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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
MURRAY WINS
 OVER TILDEN
His Opponent Hampered By Bad Leg Victor Takes
 National Title.

Robert Lindley Murray, by an amaz- ing display of pluck and skill defeated William M. Tilden, End, on the turf of the West Side Tennis Club. Forest Hills and won the thirty-sev- enth annual lawn tennis champion ship, succeeding Lieut.. R. Norris Will Hams, 2nd, champion of 1916.
 In all the annals of the American game there probably has never been just such a match with its mingling elements of sport, skill and senti- ment. Murray cared nothing for the title that he won. He was averse to entering the tournament. He came to it practically without any previous preparation, as his record of less than a fortnight ago at Southampton shows when he was easily beaten by Tilden at 6-3, 6-3.
 and the indomitable spirit of the one against the other. Murray waO not to be shaken. He stood up under the hoottest fire like the veteran that he is, with the result that those who looked on, fully 5000 strong, were ready to call him Murray the lion hearted. It was a popular victory Murray is not lacking in personality
 It was Murrays tactics, ably and splendidly sustained, to stand as a bull wark to assist Tilden to beat himself Tilden scored a total of S5 placements as against a tally of 5 for Murray The figures on the outs and nets were greatly reversed, as Murray only gave away IT points on outs and 12 on nets while Tilden, was penalized for 2f outs and 25 nets.
 It was possible for Tilden to show his colors by a sensational stand thai he made in the third set when Murray led him at 5-2 on games. Despite 2 boil that had developed on his righ ankle and that tortured him so that he had to limp occasionally, Tilder forced the net position to completely outplay Murray by his volleys to car ry the games to deuce at 5all. His re- coveries in the ninth and tenth game: were wonderful. He had the Califor- nian turning his back to the fury o1 his smashes so that the two games were scored without Murray getting 2 point.
 Murray had the service for the van' tage game and he made it good witf three aces, Tilden never getting . chance at the ball. The Californian followed with a stand at the net that completely checked his rival and gave him the championship.
 The announcement was made that the tournament receipts will contri' bute about $7,500 to the fund of the War Department Commission Or Training Camp Activities. The Wal Department was busy at the gate, z s'quad of soldiers picking up stacker! as the crowd came forth from thu matches.
 There was also a mixed doubles ex' hibition in which Miss Bjurstedt ant F. B. Alexander met Mrs. George W Wightman and N. W. Niles.
 The stroke analysis of the cham pionship match follows:
 FIRST SET
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
CONSUL STROTHERS
HEARD FROM

Word has been received by friends of United States to Russia Consul Shelby Strothers, for whose safety much anxiety has been felt owing to conditions in that country. In a let ter dated, July 2, he speaks of being in London about to depart for Arch angel, and states that he was carry ing supplies and foodstuffs with him, as he did not expect to be able to get anything in Russia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
JACKSON BOXING INSTRUCTOR

New Haven, Sept. 4-Walter Camp, chairman of the athletic department of the Navy Commission on Training Camp Activities last night announced the appointment of Willie Jackson, the New York boxer, as instructor in boxing at the Pelham Bay station.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
WORLDS SERIES
 "OVER THERE"

As a result of the National Com missions notification a daily report and score of each game of the Worlds Series would be cabled at its expense to Paris for the information and en- tertainment of our soldiers and sailors the Federal Committee on Public In- formation, has offered to send by wireless daily reports of these games.
 Ehe cooperation of this agency is the result of the official approval of the series by the Federal government, as expressed by the Secretary of War and Provost Marshal General Crow der. The comission has availed itself of the services of the Committee on Public Information, which extends to army camps, Y. M. c. A. and Knights of Columbus huts, Red Cross head quarters. hospitals in France, Italy and England, ships at sea. and all other places where our soldiers and sailors on foreign service gather.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04

Danny: Boone played a fine game for the Pirates after Bezdek brought him back from the minors.
 Slim Love can lay claim to at least one distinction. He has set Ty Cobb down on strikes with the bases filled, which mighty few pitchers have ever been able to do.
 Charlie Hollocher played a brilliant game at: shortstop for the Windy City club and there is every reason to be- lieve that he will turn out to be one of the stars of the big series.
 Eddie Collins, the $50,000 second baseman of the Chicago White Sox, who enlisted in the Marines, says that he would have left baseball last win ter if it hadn't been for the splendid treatment he had received from Owner Comisky Collins declared be- fore leaving for Paris Island train ing camp that, in view of the price Comiskey paid to Connie Mack for his release he felt that 1t was his duty to remain with the White Sox until his employer had recovered a large share of the money. As soon as the pen nant prospects of the White Sox this year had gone glimmering, however, Collins decided to join the colors for two reasons-to fight for his country and to relieve Comiskey of the pay ment of two months salary, amount ing to about $5,00O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
DOINGS in SHORTHAND
SPORTING NOTES

Danny: Boone played g. fine game for the Pirates after Bezdek brought him back from the minors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
By the Associated Press

With the American Army in France February 3-Amercan troops occupying sector the Lorraine front The military permitted publication of this Amen became exceedingly active along the American front Saturday Enemy snpers wounded two Americans slightly early this morning
 shift of the wind today cleared the mist which hndered aerial operations and other activities for number of battles the air fought by parong planes early this afternoon In instance the French avators fated attempt of German fers behind the Amer trenches.
 The artillery and snpers also have become increasingly tive American 75s harassing traffic behind the trenches The Germans connng their fire largely American trenches.
 Throughout Friday night machine guns ceaseessly from German positions.
 The French commander of sausage balloon squadron artillery officer at Verdun during the heaviest fighting and also participated the Somme offensive declared today that the work of certain American batteries the front most perfec He particularly pleased with the by American in firing German position in wood which he observed from balloon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
FOURTEEN PLANES OF ENEMY BROUGHT DOWN IN ITALY Heavy Artillery Fighting Is in Progress on the
 Lower Piave
LOCAL RAIDS MADE
 ON LINES IN FRANCE
Both Paris and London Re- ports Tell of Renewed Ac- tivity OH Various Sec
 tors of War Theatre


 Rome, February S.-Fourteen enemy airplanes and captive balloon were brought, down yesterday on the Italian front Heavy artillery fighting is in progress along the lower Piave river. Following is the official account of the operations:
 ''There was moderate artillery activity from Stelvio to the Piave river and more severe artillery fighting along the lower reaches of the river. The enemy ex- ploded mines without success in the Pasu- bio area. Patrol encounters took place on the hills northeast of Monte Grapre Favored by fine weather our aerial forces, with the effective cooperation of our naval planes, engaged in considerable activity against enemy military obJec- tives. Our aviators yesterday bombardad concentration points and passings of highways along the enemy lines of com munication of the Asiago plateau Our bombing machines last night damaged the plant operating the aerial cable line between Caldonazzo and Monte Rovere. Flight hostile machines were brought down yesterday. Six others were shot down by British aviators, who also set fire to captive balloon along the Piave"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

 1-American troops are now holding sector of battle line In France. Supreme war council of allies plans for long war, or until Just peace Is won.
 Many alien enemy planes brought down in Italy and France. German military heads threaten strikers with death or conncrip- tf0n into the army. c-yictorious French division is re- viewed in Italy. S--kilby willing to have amendment submitted to vote. S-MOraIe of French soldiers good ax first days of wnr.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-Dr. Johnson prcachcs on sTOwcr BuiIdinG."
 Dr. Edmonds breaches on "Myrn- eles of JesuE."
 Round-up of soldiers Is complete. kiwanis club attends cOmmunity sing. Miss Tarbcll to speak tonight. s-Credit and delivery system is evil of business. FEATURES 4-Edit0rfnI comment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

Arrangements were made today where by newspaper men may proceed to any brigade headquarters few kilometres behind the trenches after first report ing their presence within the zone to thu. Headquarters of the division.s of which tho brigade is part Unless there is some occurrence which makes it inad- visabic in the opinion of the brigade commander for correspondents to move nearer the front they may walk from his headquarters to regimental head quarters behind the lines.
 Since all roads immediately behind the front are within easy German gun range and under German observation. not more than two correspondents may move for ward together. They must wear gas masks in alert position and helmets Newspaper men must obtain special per- mission to visit the trenches and must be accompanied by an escorting officer.
 The fact that American troops were in the trenches in Lorraine was revealed by the German war office three months ago. At that time, according to an off cial German announcement, the Amer jeans were on the front at the Rhine Marne canal. which intersects the bat tie line near the German border. due east of Nancy. This announcement was made in the official report from Berlin of the first German raid on the American posi- ttons in which three Americans were killed. five wounded and 12 captured. Tie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Eere Will Be No Let-Up A Until Just and Real
 Peace Is Secured
UNANIMOUS DECISION
 TAKEN ON MEASURES
Official Statement Says Ma tions Battling for DemOc- racy Are United Heart
 and Soul for Victory

London, February 3.-The supreme war council, which met Ut Versailles, finds no approximation in the German foreign minister's speeches to the terms of the entente allies and hnx de- cfded to continue the vigorous prose- cmtion of the war until peace can he obtained "based on the principles of freedom, justice and respect for inter national iaw.y This official announce ment was made here tonight.
 SUMMARY OF REPORT
 A summary of the official report of the Versailles war council saysi
 "Ihe council was unable to find in Von Hertlina's md Czernin's recent utreranccs my real approximation to the moderate conditions laid down ny the allies governments. Under the circumstances, the council decided that the only task before them to meet was the vigorous and effective prosecution of the wnr until the pressure of that effort produced change of temper In the enemy governments. sjustifying the hope of the conclusion of n peace based on the principles of freedom, justice and respect for international law.
 
 unanimity of policy on measures for the prosecution of the war;
 ALL NATIONS UNITED
 "The allies are united in heart md will, not by my hidden designs, hut by thgEr open resolve to defend cfviii- xatfpn against nn nnee Tupui6ux nnd brufuni attempt nt domfnation. This unanimify is confirmed by n unanimity no less complete, both ns rcgnrds the military policy to he pursued and as regards measures needed for it's exc cutton which will enable them to meet the violence of the enemy's onset with firm md quiet confidence, with the utmost energy and with the Knowledge that neither their strength nor their steadfastness cam be shaken.
 3The splendid soldiers of our free deniocracies have won their place in history by their immensurabIe vaIor and their magnificent herOisn and the no less noble endurnnces with with which our civilian populations are bearing their daily burden of trinl md suffering testify to the strength of those principles of freedom which will crown the military success of the allies with the glory of . great moral triumph"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

Washington, February s.-six of the 12 American soldiers reported missing after the German trench raid on No- vember 4 have been located by the Red Cross in a prison camp at Tuchel. West Prussia. General Pershing reported to the war department tonight. They were captured in the first assault launched by the Germans on an American sector.
 The six prisoners, with two others taken in subsequent actions. are Ser- geant Edgar w. Haleyburton. Stony Point. N. C., and Privates Daniel B. Gallagher, Blocton; Clyde L Grimsley. Stockton. Kan; Hoyt D. Decker. Vim cennes Ind; John F. Lester, Tutwiler, Miss; Herschel Godfrey, Chicago; Har- ny R. Loughman, Chicago, and Vernon M. Kendall, Roll, Okla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Great Ice Gorge Is Still
 Banking Waters of Ohio

Cincinnati. February a.-The Ohio river here was stationary tonight at 5s feet. eight feet above the danger lina, and Fl feet below the crest stage of 6l2 feet reached early Saturday.
 The ice gorge at Sugar Creek, 50 nailss below Cincinnati. continued to hold to- night with no sign of an early break.
 The local forecaster said tonight inslt- cations were that the weather would re- main favorable for the next 24 hours. no rain or snow for this district being ir sight. and that if break came in the ice gorge. the river here would quickly fall below the danger line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Woman Says She Stole Child So Another Would Be Blamed
New York Police Doubt Story Told Following Discovery eYearOld Lillian Rosner Who Has Missing Since
 Tuesday-May Be Plot Discredit the Administration

New York February 3.Three-year- -old Lillian Rosner, who disappeared from Lenox avenue, in front of her home last Tuesday, tonight was restored to her mothers arms by detectives who located the child in Brooklyn in the possession of Mrs. Sophia Berg, who came here from San Francisco last October
 Mrs. Berg. who is under arrest, told w. J. Lapey, second deputy police com missioner, she had stolen the child in the hope that the crime might be laid to Nathan Shapiro, her brother-in-law, with whom she had quarreled.
 All the resources of the police had been centered on the search for the child since
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

the disappearance. but no clew had been obtained until late today, when young woman, who gave her name as Marie Fay, called at the Rosner home and said she believed Lillian was at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Berg, with whom she lived in Brooklyn. Detectives, accom- panied by the child's father, hurried to the house and found the little girl safe and well. They arrested Mrs. Berg, who was taken to police headquarters to facA Mrs. Rosner for a possible Identification. Mrs. Rosner declared the woman was a stranger to her. Mrs. Berg said she had been employed in the clothing store of her brother-in-law, Nathan shapiro, with whom she quarreled and who, she said, discharged her
 !, ANOTHER WOMAN IN CASE
 Soon afterward, Mrs. Berg said, she dropped her purse in the street and a woman found 1t. became interested in her and suggested that she kidnap a child and blame il on her brother r-n- law. The woman, she said, told her she represented a society. and the child she had in mind was an orphan and needed care.
 Acting on the suggestion, Mrs. Berg said, she again met the woman, who pointed out little Lillian Rosner. The child readily accepted her invitation to go into store for candy. and then to the house in Brooklyn Her plan was to support the child by her work and both of them would live at the Brook lyn house. Mrs. Berg was charged with Kidnapping,
 STORY IS DOUBTED
 It was understood that the police were not altogether satisfied with Mrs Berg s story and are working on the theory that the Kidnapping was part of a plan to discredit the new administration. Soon after this became known. 1t was an- nounced that a man and his wife, who live near the Rosner family. had been taken to police headquarters to be ques- toned in connection with the case The wife, according to Mrs. Berg. was the woman who suggested the kidnaping.
 Lillian Rosner, who is unusually pre- cocious. denied Mrs. Berg's story. the police asserted. in number Of impor- tant particulars. It was later announced that the man and his wife. who were closely questioned by the police were allowed to go, the deputy commissioner expressing the belief they knew nothing of the Kidnapping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
GUNS ARE BOOMING AND ALRMEN ARE WATCHFUL
American Gunners Complimented For Perfect Work' Being Done Germans Paying Es- pecial Attention to This Theatre, Which
 Has Been Quiet For Sometime.
TWO KILLED AND NINE WOUNDED
By the Associated Press

Army
  along artillery she'll kilometres 
 during suffered shell shock.
 that the American wrecked
 
  When the bmbarmnt had reached it's the their fire throwing about 25o of and soldier him trench dressing firing until the removed. Early in day m American wounded by a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

The dispatches confirmed press re. ports of the death of Private Roy o. Carver of Decatur. III, in an airplane attack and reported also that Private John A. Goodrum. infantry, of Mclean, Tex, had been severely wounded in action on January 24--Private John l.. Bray, infantry. of Drum. Ky, was re- ported slightly wounded in action on January 30 and Corporal Roy E. Dough- ty. infantry, of shaw. Miss. on Febru- ary 1.
 The following deaths by natural causes were announced:
 Bugler William H. Lindsey. infantry, pneumonia, Abbeville; Civilian Abra- ham Clauson, transport workers battal- ion, pneumonia. Ediso Island s. c.
 Private George F.. Mcdowell, engi- neers, cerebro-spinal meningitis, R. T.. ID. No g. Rowland N C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

eastern end of the battle line in France and Belgium runs through French and German Lorraine. French Lorraine. in which is the American sector, is in cluded in the departments of Mouse, the capital of which is Verdun; Meurthe-Et- Moseile, whose capital Is Nancy, and yosges, with the capital at Epinal. The length of the front in French Lorraine is 4bout 150 miles.
 This section of the battle line extends into the Mouse from the Marne. near St Menehould, and runs eastward to the north of Verdun, south to St. a1ihiel, and east to the German border. There if turi. to the southeast and almost paral- le,s the border to the vicinity of I.ientry. Below Lientry it cuts across "a section of French soil, past Badonviller and Scnnes and to the east of. St. Die, and again crosses the German border at a point west of Colmar. The remainder of the line to the Swiss boundry is in Ger many.
 Since the battle of Verdun there has been no fighting of great importance along this front. For the most part 1t runs through high and broken country. Since the present battle line was es- tahlished early in the war. there has been comparatively little activity on the nont to the east of the veruun sector. the nature of the country making large operations impracticable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
BERLIN STATEMENT

Berlin. February stvia London, Spirited artillery fighting on the Itafan front and the repulse Of French and British raids are reported in today's com- munication from army headquarters. It follows:
 western front: There was lively artillery duel on the Flanders front be- tween Houtholst wood and the Lys. Artillery exchanges also occurred in the region of Lens. on both sides of the Scarpe and west of cambrai. A strong reconnoitering thrust by the British near Monchy was repulsed.
 "On the oise-Aisne canal the French left prisoners in OFT hands after an un- successful operation. Along the Ailette, near Rheims, on the heights of the Meues and at Hartmannsweillerkop the artillery was active. Our infantry brought back several French prisoners from reconnoissances on the east bank of the Mouse and north of Badonvillers.
 Italian front: There was lively artii- lery firing on the Asiago plateau"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
BRITIsH REPORT

London. February 3.-Following is the report from the war office this morning:
 "In addition to the raid reported in last nights communique, second raid made by enemy yesterday morning in the Poelcapelle sector, was repulsed by ma chine gun fire.
 During the night patrol encounters took place to our advantage in the neigh bordhood of Mericourt and south of Lens. The hostile artillery has shown some activity in the neighborhood or Layacquerie and south of Lens"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
FRENCH STATEMENT

Paris, February 3--The following is the official statement of this afternoon:
 There was active artillery fighting the region of Four De Paris. 2 German raids on small French posts south of Lomcaertzyde. on the right bank Of the Mouse north of Hill s44. in Lorraine, north of Bures and in Alsace in the re
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
TROUBLE AT TRIESTE

Amsterdam, February 3.-A Trieste dis atch. received by way of Berlin. reports that general strike, including the ship yard workers. was declared there. A deputation of the strikers interviewed the governor, demanding peace and food.
 After hearing the governors reply, which dwelt especially on the recent speech of Count czernin. the Austro- Hun garian foreign minister. the strikers held another meeting and decided to resume work. This they have already done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Press Correspondents
 May Visit Any Part
 or American Sector
They Are However, Not Allowed to Enter Trenches Without Being Accompanied by Escorting Officer They Must Wear
 Gas Masks and Helmets
By the Associated Press

With the Saturday, ndens the American have been informed that they virtually within the of special permission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Deaths at Camp Pike

Little Rock February 3.The deaths of four soldiers at Camp Pike was re- ported today. They included Bernard csrder. Evangeline. La-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
CHARGE AGAINST DITTMANN

London. February 3.-Deputy Dittmann of the Reichstag, who was arrested while addressing strikers. is accused not only of infringing martial law but of irciting to high treason. according to the Berlin press. The Iokal Anzeiger says he urged in his speech that the strike must be maintained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
STRIKERS ARE THREATENED
HAMBURG STRIKE PREDICTED

Amsterdaln, February 3-After more than half the shpyard workers at Ham burg had resumed work. the strikers committee there resolved to call the worlmen out again Saturday according to a copy of the Berlin Lokal Anzeinger of that day received here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
END OF STRIKE PREDICTED

Amsterdam, February 3.-Ending of the strike in Germany on Monday is pre- dicted in a semi-official statement is- sued in Berlin on Saturday evening. It fellows:
 "The strike everywhere is on the wane. Many factories now are working with full staffs. and 1t is assumed the strike will be ended entirely This opinion is confirmed by reports from all sections Of the country"