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Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
bU5HEL CAMPA|CN
 HAS GOOD START

Despite the unpatriotic attitude of the weather man Sunday the meeting of school directors at the county court house for the purpose of start ing the Give-A-Bushel campaign in Jackson county was a splendid sue cess. Chairman George Sink issued call through the Independent last week for the meeting, and as result there were thirty two school districts of the county we'll represented, be- sides number of other citizens be- ing present.
 Chairman Sink explained the pur- pose of the meeting to those present and completed plans for the work to be carried forward in every school district. The directors in their re- spective districts will have charge of the work.
 This campaign, which has the en- dorsement of the president and all his official assistants, is one that should enlist the interest of every patriot ic citizen. To assist in bringing it to a success, no individual is asked to make a sacrifice. One must pledge bushel of wheat, or some product, or donate the price of a bushel of such to fund that will be turned over to committee repre- senting the boys lover there" This movement is directly for the benefit of the soldier boys.
 Call on your school directors and sign pledge card, which is to be re deemed on December 1, this year.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
MORE SHIPS ARE
 VICTIMS IF SUB
(By The Associated Press.)

Nantucket, Mass, Aug 12.-The British steamer, Penistone, is re- ported to have been sunk by Ger ma submarine off Georges Bank. The Penistons, a vessel of 4,000 tons, ap- parently was the victim of the same submarine which destroyed nine fish ing schooners Saturday.
 Washington, Aug. 12.-The de- struction of the British steamer, Pen 'istone, and the Swedish steamer, Sydland, by German submarine off the New England coast has been re- ported to the navy department. The crew of the Sydland was rescued The American schooner, Herman Winter, is also reported to have been sunk.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
(By The Associated Press.)

London, Aug. 12.-The French are Rtontinuing their advance between the <Avre and Disc rivers and have cap tured the town of Lechellest Aurin, miles west of Rove, according to advices received in London, which al- so reports the capture of the western edge of the town of Bra yby the Bri- tish. Main interest is centering in the sector around Lassigny- -Massif. It is believed the French are close to
 Fl crest, upon possession of which the whole position of the southern line depends.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
Associated Press Summary.)

a Associated Press Summary.) } Mighty efforts are being made by the enemy to check the allied ad- vance through Picardy toward Pe- ronne, Rove and Noyon on the north ern end of the battle line, and the British were not able to progress rapidly during last night, although London reports unofficially that the Village of Bray has been entered In the center strong counter attacks seem to have held up the advance. There is an unconfirmed report, how ever, that Rove was abandoned by the enemy. On the right the French still are gaining ground steadily. The battle is still confined within the limits fixed when the French ex- tended the fighting area to the Disc. It is expected that the combat will extend northward, but this de- velopment has not yet been reported. The coming day or probably two days, will be marked by savage fighting. The front today runs generally on a straight line from the Somme river Nsouthward to Tilliloy, where it begins to curve eastward until it reaches the Disc. Paris reports forty thous- and prisoners have been captured since Thursday, bringing the total captured during General Foch's two geat drives to seventy-five thousand. The number of guns taken in the two offensives number almost thous- and.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
HULA BANDITS
 HOLD UP TRAIN
(By The Associated Press.)

Fl Paso, Texas, Aug. 12.-Twenty- six passengers and forty soldiers of train guard were killed and sev- enty soldiers aaasaed civilians were wounded when northbound Mexican Central train was held up fifty miles south of Chihuahua City, Mexico, Sat- urday. The bandits were Villa fol- lowers.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
NARROWER ACT
 4s IS UP III THURSDAY THURSDAY
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, Aug. 12.- Senate leaders today ordered telegram sent to absentee senators asking them to return to Washington before Thursday, when the man-power bill extending the draft ages will be re- ported to the senate.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
NUMBER IF PRISONERS CAPTURED NOW 40,000
Total Number of Enemy Taken in the Two Somme Offensives Has Been
 Increased to 75,00O.
(By The Associated Press.)

London August 12, 4.43 D. American troops in the suburbs of Bray today fighting continuous battle for the outskirts of the city
 Only slight changes whole reported this af- dispatches battle all along the northern sector of the batteine
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
(Bv The Associated Press.)

Paris, Aug. 12.-The war office reports artillery fighting southwest of Rove, but there was no marked change in the situation on the French front during last night.
 &sThe Germans are offering bitter resistance along the Chaulnes- Rove
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
BREAK JAIL IN
 OPEN DAY[|GHT
Wholesale Escape of Prisoners h Prevented By the Plucky Inter-
 ference of Young Lady.

A good deal of nerve and luck is att tached to daylight jail delivery, but two men succeeded in putting such a thing over in Newport Sunday after noon at one o'clock. The men who did this were Lee Bell, age 34, and Win ford Laird, aged 25.
 Bell and Laird must have had Sunday afternoon engagements at different points, for as soon as they emerged from prison they took to different directions. They are still at large.
 The men succeeded in breaking through door and into room which had no ceiling. After making a long rope from the remnants of torn blan- kets they forced their way through the slate roofing, tied the improvis- ed rope fast and dropped to the ground. None of the county officials were about at the time, but Bell was seen to go down Walnut street, while Laird took to an alley. Officers were notified, but up to Monday no trace of the men had been found, though it is hoped to bring about their capture within few hours.
 Bell was in jail to wait the action of the grand jury on a charge of grand larceny. A few weeks ago he stole considerable merchandise at Ell gin, also stealing team of mules and buggy. Laird was awaiting the action of the grand jury upon charge of having stolen some cotton on Denton Island in 1916.
 Both Sheriff Ivy and Jailor Hogan were absent from the city on busi- ness when the delivery occurred.
 The handling of .45 calibre pistol holds no terrors for Miss Lillian How ard, we have found since the above report of the jail delivery yesterday was written When Bell and Laird made good their escape from the hole in the jail roof, Miss Howard, who boards at the jail building with her aunt, Mrs. Chas. Hogan, wife ofl 'Jailor Hogan, was attracted by the noise made by other prisoners who were ready to take the same method of sudden departure as followed by Bell and Laird. She immediately armed herself with .45 pistol, ran to the jail yard, leveled the artillery at the men on the roof and com manded them to fall back. They fell back. About that time Marshal Gus Martin appeared on the scene, went upstairs and locked the men in cells.
 When asked if she would have used the pistol, Miss Howard simply said yes. And the way her large, attrac- tive black eyes snapped made the answer unnecessary. She is indeed deserving of much credit for having thwarted plans for wholesale de- livery of prisoners.
 Miss Howard, who is yet in her teens, is employed as saleslady at the store of H. G. Brandenburg.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
PREMIER LEVINE
 AND TR0TsKY GO
(By The Associated Press.)

London, Aug. 12.-Premier Lenine and Leon Trotsky have fled to Kron- stadt, according to dispatch sent by the semi-official Wolff bureau of Berlin, says a Havas report from Pa ris. ar5 I
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12

Noyon line. The enemy is bringing up strong reinforcements, while the allies are preparing for further ad- vance.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
KIRBY OBJECTS
 T0 ACE LIMITS
(By The Associated Press. ]

Washington, Aug. 12.- An effort by Senator Kirby of Arkansas to amend the man-power bill to make the ages from twenty-one to forty five, inclusive, was defeated today in the senate military committee by an overwhelming vote. Senator Kirby announced he would continue his eff fort on the floor of the senate.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
(By The Associated Press. ]

London, Aug. 12.-- General Haig reports the French advance has been made nearer to the important town of Rove from the southwest by the capture of the villages of Arman- court annd Tilloloy. British positions south of the Somme river have been linked with those north of the river at Etinepen. A German attack against British positions south of Lihon was repulsed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
Casualty List
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, Aug. 12.-Army casu- alties show killed in action, Private Wm. G. Bridges of Magness, Inde- pendence county, Ark; wounded, degree undetermined, Private Homer Stout, of Key, Ark.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12

Frank Allen came in Saturday from two weeks vacation visit with his parents at Baton Rouge, La. He has just received letter from his Cousin, Curtis Allen, who writes in Iterestingly of his trip overseas to France and of the battlefields, where thc preparations for whipping the Hun are going on on magnanimous scale. MT. Allen is in the hospital corps.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
(By The Associated Press )

Washington, Aug. 12.-Army cas- ualties show killed in action, 50; died of wounds, ten; disease, two; acci- dent and other causes, four; wound ed severely, 67; degree undeter- mined, 1858; missing, seven.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
 London, Aug. PA German air ship was brought down in flames north of Ameland, on the northern Dutch coast, the admiralty announces.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-12

of the soldler boys.
 Call on your school directors and sign a pledge card, which is to be re- deemed on December 1, this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-16
TWO-CENT TAX ON BANK CHECKS IS
 PROVIDED IN BILL
Amendment to War Revenue Bill, Adopted by Finance
 Committee, Would Levy
 Tax on Bank Checks

Washington, October 15.-A stamp tax of cents on all bank checks Is pro- vided for in an amendment to the war revenue bill adopted today by the Senate finance committee which is revising the House draft
 The amendment was adopted by vote of to 6. Many members, however ex- pressed a doubt as to it's, acceptance by the Senate. Such tax Is opposed by treasury department officials and many senators because it not only would be a serious inconvenience to business, but would tend to discourage thrift and en. courage hoarding. The amount of reve- nue from such a tax would be small in the opinion of experts
 Consideration of the revenue bill pro- grsssed so rapidly today that Chairman Simmons tonight reiterated his predic- by about october 2.
 Aside from the bank check amendment the only change made in the House stamp tax section was to exempt fidelity and surety. bonds from such taxes. An amendment placing these under q month Ky tax as provided In the bill for casual ty insurance was substituted.
 The committee eliminated the House provision creating an advisory tax board composed of five members to be appointed by the President, As a sub stitute it adopted an amendment in ef- feet giving the present advisory board. legal status. Frtss " "A ss ts M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-16
PROBE OF TIMES LIKELY ID DEVELOP GENERAL INQUIRY Senatorial Investigation Will Probably Take in Activi-
 ties of Numerous
 Propagandists

Washington October 15. 15.--Investigation by the Senate Judiciary committee into the purchase of the Washington Times money advanced by brewers. very likely will develop into general inquiry into the activities of German propagandsts In this country.
 This was indicated today by members of the committee, after information ob- tained by the army intelligence service had been submitted to the committee in executive session. Senators declined to discuss the information. but announce ment was made that Capt. G. B. Lester. of the army intelligence service. had been subpoenaed to appear next Tuesday. when the inquiry will begin. It also was 'ln- terstood that George Creel, chairman of the committee on public inforrnation would be called as a witness.
 In further preparation for general inquiry. the committee has asked F. Lowry Humes former federal district attorney at Pittsburg. to furnish the committee with Gigest of information secured by the government as to the political activities of brewers. as re- vealed by federal grand jury investiga- tions at Pittsburg. while similar re- quest also was sent to B. tH Loohey, at torneY genera ot foN"s'
 A. Mitchell Palmer, alien property GUS todian. whose charges made in a speech at Harrisburg, Pa. resulted ili the sem stc ordering the investigation. appeared before the committee today. bug opening of the heaiing was postponed because of the illness of Alexander konto of New York, the principal witness, coun- sci for Konto filed an affidavit of his client denying that konta was in any way connected with the purchase of the Washington Times. Konta also explained that in writing letter to Bernard Dernr berr once chief German propagandist in America. outlining the newspaper sit uation in New York, and the opportunity of German propagandists to obtain con trol of a newspaper there, he was acting as Dernberg broker and denied thai he had any dealings with Dernberg since or with anr brewers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-16
AMERICAN EDITORS MUCH IMPRESSED BY KINGS SINCERITY Spend Three Hours at Sand ringham, Where They Are
 Cordially Greeted by
 Royal Family

Edinburg, Tuesday, October K. Special CabIe.D--His majesty, King George V. yesterday deeply i'm pressed 25 American editors and publishers. who. at his special invi- tntion, visited him at Sandring- ham. with the strength and sinccri- ty of his desire that there should he closer and more complete un- derstnndin. and firmer friendship between the English and American people than has existed before.
 The King indicated hi. belief that the fact that the two great English speaking nations arc HEht- inK side by side in great cause will wipe out the misundcrstand- ings of generations and weld the two countries together forever.
 The Americans remained at Sand ringham with the King nearly three hours and were cordially greeted by Queen Mary, Queen Alexandria, mother of the King, and by Princess Victoria and Princess Mary, his sister and dauGhter. The party in- ciuded Frank F. Glass, Birmingham News; pr. Albert Shaw, Review of Reytewsi E. H. Butler, Buffalo News; Dr. E. J. Wheeler. Every body's Magazine; Edgar D. Piper, Portland oregoniany EIIery sedge- wick. Atlantic Monthlyy Lafayette Young. Jr.. Des sMoines Capital, c. A. Rock. Pfttsburg Dispatch, F. Lansing Ray, St. Louis Globe Democratj Richard V. Oulahan. New York Times, Frank R. Kent. Baiti- more sun, F. H. O'Hara, Syracuse Heraidi Dr. Charles R. l.. vnn Hise, Wisconsin university; F. w. KeI- logR. San Francisco Call; c. IT. T0wne, McClnrc's Magazines A. M. Mckay, Salt Lake City Tribune; H. ". Jones, Minneapolis Journal; w. A. Patterson. Western Newspaper Unfons E. w. Barrett. Birmingham AEe-Herald; l.. W. Nierlan, MiIvvau- kec Joarnals Alfred IInIman, Sau Exaef~s~en AYxs,1sAt <! .s ssN3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-16
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 CANADA PLEASED

Ottawa, October 15.--President VII sons reply to German oveFtures is re- garded here as entirely satisfactory Some anxiety had arisen whether the exchange of notes might not lead to pro tracted correspondence with probable loss to the allies of much of the advantaa they had gained in the field~ The reply is regarded as effectually disposing oi any such likelihood. This is the oplnioi of Sir George Foster, acting premier, who today issued the following statement:
 The Presidents answer to the nots from the German chancellor of date Oc. tober s, acquiesced in as it undoubtedly will be by the other allied nations, dis poses effectually of any hope that mat have been entertained by the central powers that they would be allowed to escape the righteous consequences of thS four years of unjust and barbarous war fare and of the cynical and inhumaS methods by which they have exploited the weakness of those whom they have for the moment overpowered. It aiss relieves entirely tension which was clearly observable during the short in- terim lest in some way, by the tedious and uncertain methods of diplomatic dis cussion. the full results of the sacrifices already made by the allies might be de- layed or diminished
 In both respects the world now breathes more freely; the real issue ap- pears in definite clearness; hereafter the great contest goes straight, forward until the Kaiser. and his clique disappear as a factor in Germany nationality and their wicked and menacing influence is eliminated from the councils of the na- tions
 '"Those who know President Wilson best and trusted him most have not been disappointed when reading his candid and conclusive answer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-16
Summary of the News

= 1-Menin now In hands of the British. Two-cent tax on hank checks pro-
 vidcd. BE
 Internal conditions to determine
 nature of Germany's answer. American editors much impressed
 by Kings sincerfty.N
 Outlook grave for ,Nucceaa of loan. 2-Deadly grippe tightening hold on
 entire nation. :s-Casunity list. A-EditoriaL 5-No holding hack of subscription on Liberty Loan.
 Says democrats Will be Loyalty for
 Mir. Thompson. 6--SOciety and Red Cross news. 7--kaiser should set example by ab-
 dlcatInE. fSs -Fight to finish Washinxtcn wf<M
 after messaGes s es ~ lsKs v s.:.. 7. z .1 z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-16
Storm Warnings Ordered
 Up at New Orleans

New Orleans. October l5-Northeast storm warnings wefe ordered by the To- cal weather bureau late today from Port Arthur to velasco. Special reports. it was stated, indicate the disturbance is off the middle Louisiana coast. moving towards the northwest. Coast localities are warned to be on the alert.
 There will probably be high tides on the coast of Louisiana and east Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-16
REPORTS DISAPPOINTING

Early morning messages to headquar- ters stimulated hope, not borne out by tonfghts figures, that President Will sons rejection of the German proposal for an immediate armistice would create a wave of enthusiasm which would sweep a multitude of subscriptions on its crest. Tomorrow's figures will be watched carefully for evidence of this situation reported in scores of teie- grsnS from field workers.
 ['cuT fdsSspg th@ cFsss~s shnt saiussvir, ITS Ss& dslaya8s U ss isYA pf siax gss. q 10 pSr cent SnstaIlntsht, and that con seruently their pledges do not show in the official figures. campaign managers today urged that bond buyers pay down their 10 per cent installments immedi- ately, This will have the effect of re- lieving banks of the tremendous task of tabulating these payments in the rush of the last hours this week and will show the nation on Saturday, the final day, precisely how big job Is cut out for 1t that day. There is the be- lief, also. among some managers that too many people are waiting until late in the week before increasing their subscriptions, or entering new pledges By doing this, it was pointed out they will serve to create unnecessarily long lines of prospective buyers at bank windows or to take the time of work CTS which would be devoted to better advantage in stirring out the persons who may have escaped earlier solicita- tions.
 Consequently, "buy now" promises to be q companion to double the third" as campaign slogan for the remainder of the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-16

Reports reaching Washington today through official sources by way of neu- tral countries. not only indicated the existence of almost chaotic conditions In the central powers. but also said that II was Field Marshal Won Hindenburs himself who was responsible for the Ger man government Accepting the Presi- dents peace terms and seeking an i'm mediate armistice.
 HINDENBURG BEHIND MOVE
 It was said that at q recent meeting oi the military leaders and the heads ot the parties in the iseichstag, Von Him denburg boldly declared that Germany must have peace at once on the best terms she could get He said the armies no longer had the necessary munitions and materials to continue the struggle. nor was there any source of supply of which he was aware
 q In the light of tnfs situation. the field marshal said he felt the time had come to try first for an armistice and then for peace, and he urged that this could be put in light of Il concession to the demands of the socialists and pacifists Tn Germany. Prince Maximilian, the chan
  nosed such course, dreading reaction against the junker element by the so- eialists, but imperial approval was giv- en von Hindenburg's plans and the re. quest for peace followed.
 NO ANSWER TO AUSTRIA
 No indication has been given as tt when replies will be made by President Wilson to the Austrian and Turkish ap heals for peace. It is understood thai there is no ground for the apprehension which has arisen in Austria that the President would refuse to reply to Pre- mier Burian,s appeal. because of the autocratic character of the Austrian government. It was said that this might well figure in a final peace proposal. but would, not operate to. prevent the consid- eration Of an armistice which Austria seeks. n-
 The same is true of the Turkish appeal and while not officially stated, it is be- lieyed that the prime reason for delayins replies to both. these applications is to afford time for, the President s1responss to Germany.s peace proffer tnsfilter to the. masses in Austria ans4 Turkey threush the rigorous censorship Una, exists. s S..,
 1n the meantime. attention now centers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-16
Dr. Wright Appointed

Montgomery, October i5.--(speeial.) pr. D. II. Wright Tuesday was named 2 member of the draft board of Fayetta county to suceced Dr. ]. IT. Ashcraft, resigned. Goernor Henderson also am nounced the appointment of Dr. F. L. Curlee of Anniston to succeed Dr. ]. c. Rowan as member, of the Calhoun board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-16
Capital Stock Increased

Montgomery, october 15.-- Especially officials of the Tennessee ConsoIidated Mineral company. q Montgomery con cern.s notified Secretary of State John Purifoy Tuesday they had decided to increased the capital stock from SEQ, K 900 to ss0.O00. The reason for increas-s ing the stock is not given,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-16
Conditions To Determine Nature OF
 Germ Answer
Down With the Kaiser or On to Berlin Is Unanimous Sentiment In All
 Allied Nations

Washington, October 15-hternal political conditions in Germany possibly Austria Hungary well the mi
 time of the German reply President Wilson's yesterday definitely closing the oorto negotiations with German autocracy The Presidents probably already has reached Berlin through the Swiss foreign