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The Washington times., 1918-08-24
STRKEEAYERTED

HAGERSTowN, Nd, Aug. PA
strike was threatened at the Mary
land Pressed Steel Works. making war
munitions. yesterday, but was avert
ed by immediate action of the COM
pany. who soon had a number Of men,
who quit. back at work. Russell 8
Grim, machinist, had been absent
from work more than . week and
had not reported to the company, that
there was sickness In his family.
Fellow workmen in sympathy with
Grim, when they learned he was dis
missed, voted to quit work. but when
the misunderstandings were explained
they returned to work Other differ
ences alsO-will be cleared up between
the company and workmen-
The Washington times., 1918-08-24
SINKING STRS CORSCANS
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MARSEILLES. Aug. A-The entire
population on the island OF Corsica is
greatly aroused by the sinking Of the
French steamer Balkan. which was tor
pedoed several days ago. Scores of
women and children were victims. The
torpedoeing Of the Balkan Is likened to
the sinking Of the Lusitania. The Bal
kan was regularly plying between Cor
sica and the mainland. carrying passen-
gers, which frequently numbered sew
eral hundred.
The Washington times., 1918-08-24
LOCOMOTIVE KILLS MAN.

John Stephens, thirty-four years
old. 643 F street southwest, was run
over and killed this morning by a
Baltimore and Ohio engine at the
lexington freight yards. Fifth and
T streets northeast. Stephens was at
tempting to board the locomotive
when he fell under the wheels. His
body vas taken to the morgue. where
Coroner Neyitt this afternoon will
hold an investigation TO place the re-
sponsibilIty for his death.
The Washington times., 1918-08-24
75-APARTMENT BUILDING

A new apartment building is being
erected at Massachusetts, avenue and
Tenth street 1t Is to have eight
stories with seventy-five apartments,
ranging from one to five rooms each.
The entrance will be on Massachu-
setts avenue. II will have a spacious
lobby with a large reception room on
each side. The structure is OF the
best grade brick and stone work.
The agent is J. w. Pillins, 14o5 ]
street.
The Washington times., 1918-08-24
DRBRUM ATWHITE HOUSE

President Wilson formally received
DR.. Baltasar Brum, minist" for for
eign affairs of Uruguay, at the White
House yesterday. The South Amer
lean diplomat was presented by Sec
retary OF State Lansing. DIR. Brum Is
the head OF the Uruguayan mission to
the United States. The distinguished
visitor will be taken to Mt. Vernon
and Fort Myer today
The Washington times., 1918-08-24
RouT FOE AERoPLANEs.

LONDON, Aug. 24.-Twelve allied
aViators routed thirty German air
men in q battle over Cambria yester-
day, shooting down six of them and
forcing three down out of control.
according to a report received here to.
day. The rest of the German ma
chimes fed. All of the British avia-
The Washington times., 1918-08-24
BLACKBERRY CROP SHORT.

JOHNSTOWE. Pa. Aug. 24.-Due to
a late frost and a long continued
drought, the blackberry crop OF the
Chestnut Ridge range is very short
and 20 cents a quart is asked. Elder
berries are much in demand.
The Washington times., 1918-08-24
PLAY TWO TOMORROW

The Griffment will play a double
header tomorrow with the worlds
champion Chicago White Sox. the
first game beginning at o'clock,
Manager Griffith announced today.
With a single game on Monday, there
will be no baseball on Tuesday or
Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1918-08-24

AND BECAUSE the story.
OF THE little black cat
IS THE best cat story.
HAVE ever read.
AND BECAUSE can't hope.
TO EVER write one.
THATLL BE nearly as good
I'VE just turned 1t IN.
TO FILL up my space.
so THAT you all may know.
ABOUT THE houseboat man
AND THE sailor man.
WITH HIS nice white suit
WHO CARRIED the kitten
ALL TATTERE? and torn.
AND soILED his clothes.
AND THEN paid a visit
TO UNCLE Dan.
The Washington times., 1918-08-24
Like Father, Like Son

These Of series being published The Times
showing have fought and their
and who fighting for Uncle Sam today The pic
lures today Of
The Washington times., 1918-08-24
Private John B. Blackburn, rs Years Old, of Falls
Church, Va, and His Grandson, Private Frederic
B. Blackburn, Now in France.

Private John B. Blackburn enlisted in Company c. Eleventh Penn
syvana Volunteers August 1862 and served till June 2 1865
His grandson Private Frederic B. Blackburn enlisted in the 18th
Engineers the started and the front lines
in France.
Both Blackburn and IT, have displayed fighting quail
The older having fought all that the Army Of
part The younger Private Blackburn
in thick of the fighting in France.
The Washington times., 1918-08-24

Your country needs every penny
teach your ehIIdren to buy War Saw.
ings Stamps.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-15
GERMANS CONTINUE
 POWERFUL ATTACKS
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LONDON, April 14.-The Germans continue their powerful attacks against the British line in Flanders. The town of Neuve Egiise, an important strate- gical point, which has changed hands several times, remains in possession of the British. Field Marshal Haig's re- port tonight says:
 At the close of many hours of ob- stinate fighting during the night and again this morning about Neuve Eglise our troops remained in possession of the village The enemy's attacks in this sector have been pressed with great determination and his losses throughout have been heavy. Today the enemy renewed his attempts to gain possession of the village, and the fight ing continued.
 An attack commenced by the enemy early in the morning in the neighbor- hood of Bailleul was repulsed and au- other hostile attack later in the morn- ing in the nighborhood of Morris was equally unsuccessful.
 Duf1ng the morning hostile infantry also attempted an attack northwest of MefStiie, but was caught and dispersed py onr artillery. The hostile artillery mas heen more active today in the neighborhood of Albert. on the remainder of the Britisl front there was nothing of special in lterest"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-15
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
GERMAN
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BERLIN, Via London, April 14-Ger- man troops, according to the official repor from headquarters today. made a successful attack against the Amer jeans north of St. Mihiel. The Ger mans claim to have inflicted heavy losses and have taken prisoners.
 The statement follows:
 "On the Lys battle front we gained ground as a result of hard fighting. South of Douve river, General Eber- hardts troops penetrated the enemy's position southwest of Wulverghem and took Nieuwerkerke by storm after a desperate struggle with bodies of Brit ish troops who counter attacked.
 "An attack carried out in the even ing hours and under the leadership of General Maerchken, brought us into possession of a height to the west of the town
 Near Bailleul fighting occurred with variable results. Morris and Vieux Bercquin were taken.
 Enemy forces which were pushing forward toward the battle front sus- tained heavy losses by our fire. which was effectively directed by ground and air observations.
 "On the battle front on both sides of the Somme there have been artillery duels An attack by several French battalions against Hainvillers sanguin- arily collapsed; numerous prisoners re- mained in our hands.
 North of St. Mihiel we carried out a successful thrust against American troops. We inflicted heavy losses on them and brought back prisoners.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-15
SECOND CAMPAIGN
 WEEK OF LIBERTY
 JOAN BEGINS TO-DAY
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WASHINGTON, April 1.-The na- ton will start tomorrow on the second week of it's third Liberty loan cam paign with 19 per cent of the three bil- lion dollar total subscribed, and the St. Louis federal reserve district leading all others in proportion of quota raised, 36 per cent.
 The Minneapolis district begins it's campaign tomorrow, week late
 Of the $573.451,00O subscriptions &C., tually reported to the treasury, the New York district has contributed the most. but stands second on the list of districts arranged in order of per- centage of quota pledged. with 26 per cent. Others in order are: Dallas 25; Boston 21: Chicago 1s; Philadelphia 15; Cleveland IA: Kansas City IA; San Francisco II; Richmond '; Atlanta 4.
 No additional reports of subscrip- tions were received at headquarters to- day and tomorrow's reports will include bond sales of Saturday
 Although officials directing the cam paiSn are pleased with its success in the first week, they point out that pledges will have to come even faster in the remaining three weeks if the three billion dollar goal is to be reached or passed.
 Late reports 10 the treasury indicate that Iowa. and not Oregon, was the first state to over subscribe it's quota and win the honor flag. and that Tole- do. Ohio. is entitled to the honor of be ing the first city in the class between 10000 and 250.000 population to over- subscribe. Portland. Ore, is second. Iowa's report reached the secretary of the Chicago district Liberty loan com mittee at S:15 last Wednesday after noon. and Oregon's claim was filed with the San Francisco headquarters at S o'clock that night. Even allowing for difference of time. officials say, this would give Iowa lead. Affidayits are awaited before making a definite award of honors. however.
 Secretary McAdoo will speak tomor- row at Houston. Texas. Tuesday at San Antonio, Wednesday at Fl Paso and Thursday at Phoenix. Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-15
Sammies Withstand Attacks

Norwest of St. Mihel the American troops have been compelled to withstand series of persistent assaults ond in intensity only to those delivered by the Germans against the British in Flanders And the honors at the end rested with the Americans who met the foe at every style of fighting he offered and decsivey defeated him.
 Along the front held by the French Sunday saw moth ing of greater importance than reciprocal bombardments various sectors Likewise ill Italy the big guns were doing most of the work although at several points enemy patrols attempted to carry out diversions but met with success.
 At Neuve Eglise. northwest of Almenteres, where the Germans endeavorng to drive their wedge ill further in order to oufank Ypres the heaviest fighting has taken place. Throughout Saturday night and Sunday there battles of most obstinate character the Ger throwing thousands of into the attack notwit standing their wastage ill killed wounded. Several
 times the village changed hands, but at last reports the British still ill possession of it and holding tenacious ly under repeated German onslaughts.
 Nowhere along the eight-mie front where the Ger mans trying to drive through between Wulverghem and Meteren have the Germans met with anything but pulse and the price they have paid for their attemps to breach the British line has been enormous On no sector have they been able to suount the stone wall of the de fense and for the moment at least there be ust
 cation for the hope that the turn in the tide of the battle is at hand.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-15
ENGLISH
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LONDON, April 14.-After Satur- days heavy fighting, which continued during the evening, the British lines were reported intact last night along all parts of the Lys battle front, the war office announced today.
 Fighting was resumed on the north ern part of the front during the night near Neuve Eglise, and this morning the enlargement in this sector was con- tinued by the launching of new enemy attacks in the nighborhood of Bailleul.
 Strong attacks by the Germans on the Meteren- -Wulverghem line were re- nuIsed by the British after heavy fight ing which began yesterday and lasted throughout the evening. Early in the night the enemy's fourth attack of the day upon Neuve Eglise was repulsed.
 The Germans also were beaten off in an attempt against the British de- lenses near Festubert, on the south erly side of the Lys front.
 The statement reads:
 After heavy fighting lasting throushout the evening, strong attacks launched by the enemy yesterday af- ternoon from Meterem to Wulverghem were repulsed.
 Early in the night the enemy again attacked at Neuve Eglise for the fourth tune QullHS tlle ddy dHo oilSS more was repulsed.
 "In addition to the attacks already reported the enemy made determined attempt yesterday evening against our defenses in the nighborhood of Festub- ert and was beaten off.
 "On this portion of the battle front and northwestward as far as Locon, numerous bodies of hostile troops were effectively engaged during the even ing at short range by our infantry and artillery fire.
 At the end of the day of continuous fighting and frequent assaults, many Iof them delivered with great strength on all parts of the Lys battle front, our line was reported to be intact.
 sThe enemy's losses throughout yes terday's fighting are reported to have been most severe.
 In the course of the night fighting was renewed about Neuve Eglise and this morning the enemy recommended his attacks in the neighborhood of Bailleul. Fighting is continuing or this front"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-15
NATION |S STIRRED BY MARSHAL HA|G'S
 PATRIOTIC APPEAL
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OTTAWA. Ont, April 14.-"F'ield Marshal Haig's appeal to his troops has greatly stirred the nation" says Reuter- dispatch from London re- ceived here tonight. Indicating that the struggle has reached a point that ma yeven be decisive, it forms the text of articles in the newspapers, urging every man and woman in the British isles to take it to heart. while breathing confidence that the armies which already have proved their met tie will leave nothing undone that men can do and that with the French rush. ing to their aid, they will yet save the day.
 Emphasizing the gravity of the po- sition, some of the papers point out that the enemy now is only thirty miles from Dunkirll and forty from Calais While apparently the positions at Mes sines ridge have been turned, the whole northern army's communications are imperilled
 "Others, 8 little more hopeful point out that the more German divisions are engaged the easier will be Foch's task"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-15
AMERICAN NAVAL COLLIER
 MISSING WITH 293 ABOARD
Government Officials Extremely Anxious Over Naval
 Collier Cyclops, Overdue from West Indies Since March l3-Large Grew and Naval Officers Aboard
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WASH iNGTON, April 14.-The big American naval collier Cyclops car rying 57 passengers, IS officers and 221 men in her crew, has been overdue at an Atlantic port since March 13. The navy department announced today that she was last reported at West Indies island March 4, and that extreme anx- ety is entertained as to her safety: The vessel was bringing a cargo of manganese from Brazil.
 Alfred L. Moreau Gottschalk, United States consul general at Rio de Janeiro, was the only civilian among the pas sengers on the collier, the others being the naval lieutenants and "A naval en- listed men returning to the United States. The Cyciops was commanded by Lieutenant Commander G. w. Wor- ley, U. s. Naval reserve force.
 The Cyciops left the West Indies with one of her two engines damaged, but the department said this fact would not have prevented her from commu- nicating by radio and ali efforts to reach her by that means have been unsuccessful. A thorough search of the course which she would have fol- lowed in coming to port has been made and continues, it was announced. No Submarines Reported
 There have been no reports of Ger man submarines or raiders in the To- cality in which the collier was, the de- partments statement said. The weath- CT had not been stormy and could hardly have given the collier trouble. The fact that the collier had been missing nearly a month became known here April Il. The naval censor re- quested the Associated Press not tc publish the fact on the ground that the ship had not been given up for lost and that to publish the fact that she was overdue might expose her to en- | emy attack while she might be dis abled on the high seas. The officia announcement by the navy today does not give the ship up for lost, bu merely says the navy department feel: extremely anxious as to her safety"
 Among the officers attached to thu | Cyclops was Ensign R. T. Smith O Phoenix, Arizona, and J. J. Cain O Fairview, Colo, of the naval reserve force.
 Government Statement
 The statei.tent follows:
 "The U. $. s. Cyclops, navy collie of 1g.0eO tons displacement, loaded witt a. cargo of manganese, and with a per sonnel on board of 15 officers and P men of the crew, and 57 passengers, i | overdue at an Atlantic port since March 13. She last reported at one o the West Indian islands on March
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Arizona republican., 1918-04-15
AMERICANS CAPTURE 3e TRepubIican A. P, Leased Wirel

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Saturday, April 13.-Of the S6 prisoners taken by American troops in the fighting on Friday northwest of Toul during which two German at tacks in force were repulsed with heavv casualties to the enemy, F have since died Of their wounds. The American troops also captured two German ma chine guns. besides a quantity of small arms, grenades and other war mate rial
 The prisoners taken belonged to the 18th and 69th Landwehr units, the 18th Pioneers and the Uhlans. The prisoners said they had had nothing to eat for two days as the American ar tiliery had prevented their rations be- ing brought up to their positions.
 The enemy front lines had been de stroyed by shell fire and during Fri da's attack the Americans tenpor- arily abandoned their own front line. allowed the Germans to enter it and ! then forced them to engage in hand to hand fighting in the open, in which the American troops greatly excclled
 This attack, which was the longest
 and largest scale operations conducted against the American troops since the
 entry of the United States into the
 war, has developed many deeds of in- dividual bravery and heroism. | A young lieutenant, whose home is just outside of Boston, with three en- listed men, attacked 1s Germans who had penetrated into one of the Am erican trenches.
 The lieutenant called on the Ger
 mans to surrender. One of them raised
 his pistol as if to shoot, but the lieu I tenant shot him through the head whereupon the others lifted their hands high and yelled ''kamerad!" Tho lieu tenant marched the prisoners into the
 rear of our line and then returned to the front and resumed the command of his platoon.
 Five other Americans penetrated in
 to German dugout where twelve of
 the enemy were slightly wounded. They
 resisted surrender, but our men threw
 grenades into the dugout. killing four of the Germans. The others quickly gave themselves up.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-15
CLAIMS
 NOTEDLEADER
 IF DEMOCRATS
Well Known Missouri Sena- tor Passes Away At Home, Following Recent
 Stroke; Funeral Today
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WASHINGTON, April H. Senator William J. Stone of Missouri, chairman of the senate foreign relations commit tee and for many years prominent among democratic leaders, died here today after a stroke of paralysis suf fered last Wednesday,.
 Senator Stone suffered the stroke while on street car while on his way to the senate office building A slight cerebral hemorrhage affected his left side, rendering him helpless, but he did not lose consciousness and a few hours later rallied. His family and friends were very hopeful until yesterday when there was decided turn for the worse. Today there was a second cerebral hemorrhage and the senator fell into state. of coma. Death came at 4:3O o'clock this afternoon.
 At the bedside were Mrs. Stone and their children, Federal Judge Kim brough Stone of Kansas City; Mrs. John W. Parkinson of St. Joseph, Mo. :; and Miss Mabel Stone, and niece. Miss Margaret Winston of St. Louis.
 Senator Reed announced funeral services will be held tomorrow after noon at the home, and the family ac- companied by a congressional com mittee.
 Many Years Public Life Senator William J. Stone was in pub- | lie life 45 years and during that long period probably engaged in as many political contests as any nan of his 1 time, ranging all the way from con- 1 troyersies over county offices to the | broadest national issues.
 l At the entry of the United States into the war Senator Stone performed the trying feat of antagonizing his own 1 party administration and then real igninS himself with it in a generally satisfactory manner. It was in con- nection with the bill proposing the arming of American merchant ships that he took sharp issue with President ! Wilson. He stood with the dozen sen ators whose opposition caused the fail ure of that measure at the close of tn, 64th congress, and brought down tn, denunciation of the president upon "th' willful twelve" While Senator Stont made no apologies for his course or ] that occasion he always contended i senator because in accord with his con victions.
 Opposed War Plan
 | His opposition to the declaration O war on Germany was also pronounced and he declined to take charge of tn, war resolution as would have been ex pected of him as chairman of the com mittee on foreign relations. He diC not seek. however, to place obstacles in the way of a consideration ant transferred the leadership to Senate Hitchcock. next ranking democrati, member of the committee. He believe, that the participation should be avoid ed if possible, but when the die wa cast for war he changed over night I He took hfs place with the supporter of war measures and consistent, maintained that attitude.
 Although he had served in the hous of representatives and had been gov ernor of his state. Senator Stone frs attracted national attention in connec tion with MT. .Bryan's first campaign for the presidency in 1896. He becam the Missouri member of the nationa
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