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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
BOMBING OF BRIDGES
GOES ON NIGHT AND DAY
Magnitude of Losses Inflicted
on Foe Indicates Week
of Intensity.

London. F'rilay, Aug. 16.- Measured
by the number of ma chimes engaged
the intensity of the fighting and the
magnitude of the losses inflicted on
the enemy, the fighting in the air dur
ing the past week was the most for
midable of the war.
Some Of the most severe conflicts
occurred on Aug. in the section be-
tween Albert and Amiens- Roye road
where the German air forces were in
creased considerably shortly after the
opening of the allied offensive. The
air fighting resulted in the destruction
Of forty eight enemy machines. while
seventeen others were driven down out
of control. Fifty British machines did
not return.
339 Pianos in Week.
During the six succeeding days 1856
enemy airplanes were destroyed and
eighty-nine driven down out of con-
troll. making total of 339 German
machines for the week compared to
l23 British airplanes missing.
In the same period British bombing
squadrons continually attacked enemy
railways and other military
objectives. dropping more than 800
tons of bombs and causing great dam
age. Low flying scout machines raked
the enemy's congested roads of re-
treat with machine gun fire. inflicting
many casualties.
A notable feature of the aerial oper-
ations was the virtually continuous
night and day bombing of the enemy
bridges over the Somme This greatly
hampered the supply and reinforce
ment Of the German troops. The
weeks work also included number
Of destructive raids into Germany.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
OLDEST MEMBER SENATE,
SENATOR GALLINCER DIES
New Hampshire Statesman
Had Served Continuously
Since 1891.

Franklin. N. H.. Aug. 17.-United
| States Senator Jacob II. Gallinger. OF
New Hampshire. died at hospital here
| early today
Senator Gallinger. who was born at
Cornwall. Ont. March 2S. 1887. was the
Oldest member OF the United States Sem
ate in point of continuous service, having
served continuously since 1891.
His earlier life was spent In the prac-
tice Of medicine. during which he was n
freuent contributor to many medical
journals and served as surgeon general
of New Hampshire with the rank of
brgadier-g general during 1879 and 1880.
He began his political career in 1872,
when he was elected to the New Hamp-
shire house OF representatives. He was
in the senate in 1878. 10 and 80. serving
as president Of that body in 70 and 80.
He served as n member OF the constitu-
tional convention in 1876 and was chair
man of the republican state committee
from 1882 to 1890 and from 1893 to 1907.
He was chairman of the New Hamp-
shire delegations of republicans to the
national conventions in 1888. 1900 1904
and 1908. He made the speech second
ing the nomination of Benjamin Harri-
son in 1883. and at time of death was a
member of the senate committees on ap-
preparations, finance, rules and printing.
When Senator Gallinger returned
from Washington to his summer home
here he was in poor health. A few
days ago his condition became so
much worse that upon advice of his
physician he was brought to hospital
here. Death was attributed to arterio-
sclerosis. At the senator's bedside was
Mrs. Ralph Gallinger widow of Sena-
tor Gallinger's only son, who was
killed in an accident.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
AUSTRIAN ARCHDUKE TO
Be MADE KING OF POLAND
Germany So Comedies in Bar
gaining for Fifteen Divis-
ions of Troops.

The Hague, Aug. 17.-Germany has
approved the suggestion made by Aus
tria that an Austrian archduke be
made king Of Poland. the Lokal An
zeiger Of Berlin says 1t understands.
Archduke Karl Stephen. it says. will
probably be named.
Maintain Defensive.
London, Aug. 17.-Germany has
made concessions to Austria OH the
Polish question. in view of the strong
stand taken by Emperor Charles and
the Austro- Hungarian government,
according to Information received by
The Hague. to which the Mail gives
much prominence.
1t is possible there will be no per-
sonal unions of the crowns Of Poland
and Austria, but the king of Poland is
certain to be an Austrian archduke,
says the correspondent. who adds that
the discussion at German main head
quarters had the following basis:
The Germans demanded that Austria
send to the western front from ten to
fifteen divisions of picked troops. con-
fining themselves to the defensive on
the italian front.
In Counter Demands.
Emperor Charles and his advisors
made the counter demands that Ger
many make further declarations re-
garding Belgium, guaranteeing evacu-
alton, restoration and indemnity, make
powerful movement in the direction
Of peace and that the Polish question
be solved in manner favorable to
Austrian wishes.
The advisers of the Austrian en-
peror, 1t Is declared, emphasized that
the opposition of Austrian military
and public opinion to the transfer of
troops to the western front was uni
versal. This opposition could only be
quieted If the government was assured
of Polish support, which could be OBJ
tanned by securing from Germany con-
cessions on the account of Poland. and
IL the public could be shown the Ger
man government had been influenced
in the direction of another strong ef-
fort to obtain peace. Short of this,
Austria would not send troops to the
western front.
Minor points in the proposed trans
formation of the Austro- Hungarian
empire into n three state monarchical
confederation are in the direction of
development, and CEN
tral government by means of parlia-
commissions from each state
in question affecting them jointly. 1t
Is said that the confederation scheme
has the approval of Emperor Charles
and the support of the Austrian par
lament. The Germans are said to be
skeptical. but Vienna Is reported very
hopeful that this will be n solution.
A somewhat similar proposition with
regard to Poland failed in 1916 It was
then proposed to make Poland the
third OF tristate Austrian monarchy, |
but 1t failed because of the opposition |
of Hungary.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
BERLINTHEPLACE
TO MAKE PEACE
Lord NorthcIiffe Declares Ger
man Capital or Potsdam
Only Possible Cities.
DEN0UNCES P ACIF|STS
Highest Praise for American
Aid in War Lavished
by Viscount.

London, Friday, Aug. 16.-American
aid In the war was given high praise
by Viscount Northclitfe today In well
coming representatives of the overseas
press and other distinguished guests
to a reception at the Times office.
Lord Northcliffe explained ;hat he
dilated on American efforts because
through the Times mis- words would
reach Germany and because Il think
1t wise that they as well as ourselves
should know what lies in the womb Of
the future In regard to the United
States" He told of Americas efforts
on sea and land, in transport ship
building, manufacture of airplanes.
food production and other things. He
estimated that America would produce
10000 liberty motors monthly and that
its other war efforts are on q similar
huge scale.
America was fighting a public war
and not secret war. said Lord North
cliffe in discussing the censorship. He
added:
Their government is frank with
them about the war and | think that
has had deal to do with the acceler-
alton Of shipbuilding to an extent |
had believed almost impossible"
Lord Northcliffe complained that the
Brltish censorship had kept hidden the
best efforts Of the British Lation and
its allies. He contrasted British and
American methods with regard to
casualties, adding that British casual
ties last year in killed, wounded and
missing were 100000.
After denouncing the pacifists Lord
Northcliffe concluded:
The right place to make peace and
where believe peace will be made is
in Berlin or Potsdam"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
BRITISH GAIN ON
THREE SECTORS
Haig's Forces Push Lines East
ward North Of Amiens.
Roye Road.
PROGRESS IN PICARD Y
French Repulse Two Strong
German Attacks Between
Metz and Disc.

Paris, Aug 17.-French forces that
are encircling the German base at
Roye from the south. fought their way
through Loges wood during the night,
reaching the eastern edge, the war Of
Ace announced today.
Between the Matz and Disc rivers
the Germans sought to stem the
French advance and delivered two
powerful counter attacks, but We're
nurled back and the French lines were
maintained intact.
West OF Roye there was great artil-
lery activity throughout the night.
The German counter attacks GEN.
tered in the sector of Monolithe farm
and Carney, where the French have
been making steady gains.
The Germans attempted a raid
northwest OF Rheims, but 1t had no
results.
The French progress south of the
Avre Tin the Loges WOODY further inn
perils the German hold on Roye. which
In becoming more precarious daily.
Uoges wood is about five miles
south of Roye. Further to the north
west the allies are only about a mile
from the German base.)
Patrol Fighting Sharp.
London. Aug. 17.-British forces
have advanced in three sectors of the
flCaTOy ana FIunueTS Duttle ITOntS, tne
war office announced today.
Further progress was made by the
British north of the Roye road, north
of the Ancre river and near VieuX
Berquin.
Sharp patrol fighting occurred in the
Vieux Berquin sector (Flanders 'front.',
where the British have been gaining
steadily along the, northern flank OF
the Lys salient.
Dn nil nra ri n
ahead in the direction of the German
base at Roye In an encircling move
mcnt
Marshal Hais's Report
London, Aug. 17.--ln Picardy. Brit
fish troops have made additional pro-
gress. says Field Marshal Haig in his
official statemnt today. The British
lines have been pushed eastward north
Of the Amiens- -Roye road and north
Of the Ancre.
Further ground gained lies in the
nelghborhood Of VieuX Berquin at the
apex OF the Lys salient, says the Of
iicial statement from Field Marshal
Haig today.
British troops made progress In
this sector and in the neighborhood OF
Merris. and have taken prisoners.
Hostile artillery has shown consider
able activity about Mount Range and
Scherpenberg and in the vicinity of
Zillebeke lake.
Preparing to Retreat.
Paris, Aug. 17.-(Havas Agency.)-
The Germans are preparing to evacu-
ate the Roye- -Lassigny- Noyon salient
says the Echo de Paris. 1t indicated
the paper adds that German laborers
are at work behind the German front
lines on new Hindenburg line.
The German position In Roye is
serious.
Not only are the allies a mile and i
one quarter west of the town but the |
roads leading out of it toward Peronne, |
Nesle and Noyoa are under the fire of |
allied guns.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
CZECHO-SLOVAKS
SEIZE IRKUTSK
American Consul Harris Be-
lated Telegram Tells OF
Capture OF Port.
AIDED BY SIBERIANS
Officers Shot in Moscow-Ja-
pan Dispatching Troops Un-
der Agreement.

Washington. Aug. 17.-Capture OF
Irkutsk. the important Lake Baikal
port OF the Trans Siberian railroad. by
the Czecho- Slovaks aided by the ST.
berian peoples army on July Is an
nCunced in belated dispatch rom
American Consul Harris at lrkutsk.
dated July 22 and received today at
the state department.
New Power Organized.
Casualties In the Czecho- Slovak
forces up to July 10 were announced
by the commander at $50 killed and
1900 wounded.
A new Siberian government Is being
organized with headquarters at Omsk.
the dispatch said. The people at
Omsk. 1t was said. generally disregard
the Brest -Litovsk treaty and are In
favor of war upon the central powers.
Americans in the city are reported to
be safe.
Another dispatch from Consul Gen.
eral Poole at Moscow. forwarded by
American Minister Morris at Stock
holm and dated Aug. 8. said that the
Japanese consul general had left the
city on the preceding night. Consul
General Poole could have gone at the
same time, he believed. but elected to
stay because he belived he could be OF
assistance to the members of the Brit
ish and French diplomatic parties. who
had been threatened by the bolsheviki
authorities.
236 Summarily Shot.
Amsterdam, Aug. 17.-Out of 1000
officers arrested at Moscow and Petro-
grad, because of counter revolutionary
tendencies, 236 have been summarily
shot. according to Moscow advlces TO
the Kreuz Zeitung. of Berlin.
Agreement with China.
Toxic, Tuesday, Aug. 13.-(A. P)-
The government today issued state
ment announcing that under the agree
ment with China in view of the danger
threatening the border of Manchuria,
Japan was dispatching troops thence
from Manchuria.
Will Remain in Moscow.
Washington, Aug. 17.--American
Consul General Poole, at Moscow, who
recently burned his code book and
turned the consulate over to the Swed-
ish consul. notified the state depart-
ment in cablegram received today
that he intended to remain In Moscow
to assist the British and French con-
sular officers there, who are In great
personal danger. 't0
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
PROPOSE SUPERVISION
OF PACKING INDUSTRY
Borah Proposes Bill Aimed to
Check Profiteering for
o Period of War,

Washington, Aug. ia bill carry
ing out the federal trade commission
recommendations that the packing in
dustry be supervised for the period OF
the war by the United States govern
ment will be introduced by Senator
Borah, of Idaho, soon. after the senate
reconvenes.
Senator Borah announced today that
the bill is now in preparation by the
federal trade commission. He believed
it's passage was certain and that it
would have the active support of the
administration forces in both houses.
The bill will give the government
power to supervise the transportation
of meats and to control the stockyards,
but would not federalize the entire
packing business and the manufacture
of by-products.
ut Is n temporary measure aimed to
check profiteering," Borah said. "In
my opinion. however, 1t goes as far as
1t Is wise to go in war time when the
attention of the government must be
centered on things contributing more
directly to the winning of the war.
After the war. of course, shall stand
for complete government ownership"
Additional legislation to allow the
president to supervise transportation
of meats and control the stockyards Is
necessary, Borah believed. The au-
thority obtained in the national de-
fense act, the railway control law and
the food control law Is sufficient, he
said. However, the federal trade COM
mission takes the opposite view and
holds. that any action must wait on
new legislation.
If the evidence the federal trade
commission has can be substantiated,
many OF the packers can be put in
Jail for violation of the Sherman act,
Borah asserted
"And that might help matters con-
he added "The example
would prevent repetition of these un-
fair practices"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
POSTHUMOUS HONORS
FOR QUENTIN ROOSEVELT
Gallant Young Aviator Killed
Near Fere- en- Tardenois,
Honored BY French.

With the American Army on the
Aisne-Vesle Front, Aug. 16.--7 pm.)--
The French war cross with the Palm
has been posthumously conferred upon
Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt. who was
killed in an air fight near Fere- en-
Tardenois, by the French general COM
panding that sector of the Marne
front.
The decoration will be sent to Lieut..
Roosevelt's parents at Oyster Bay.
Lieut.. Roosevelt Is now officially
credited with destroying a German air
plane during the battle which resulted
in his death.
Comrades of Lieut.. Roosevelt said
they saw n machine fall in flames be-
hind the German lines about the time
the American disappeared.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
GOODtY SUM RAISED AT
K. C. BOXING CARNIVAL
Jack Dempsey Refuses to Ap-
pear-Other Good Rounds
Please, However.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE Knights of
Columbus war fund is $4,000 richer
today as result Of q monster boxing
carnival held at Ebbets field. Brook
lyn, last night Jack Dempsey, the
man of the hour in heavyweight cir
cles, disappointed big crowd by re-
fusing to go through with his sched-
uled six-round exhibition with Battling
Levinsky, but other bouts made up for
his failure to appear. Johnny Dundee
and Eddie Wallace and Patsy Cline
and Phil Bloom staged whirlwind four
FOUNDERS which featured the card.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
GERMAN PLANES
BROUGHT DOWN
American Airmen Make Recon-
nolSsanCe Over Rheims VesIe-
Aisne Front.
BAG THREE A IR S HIP S
Seven Fokkers and Three
Rumplers in Encounter
With Americans.
BAG THREE AIRS HIPS

With the American Army on the
Aisne-Vesle Front. Aug. 1910 p.m.)
Three German airplanes were shot
down and another was driven down
out of control by American airmen
this afternoon over the Rheims Vesle-
Aisne front.
Lieuts. Buckley, Gravatt. Curtis and
Mitchell were protecting American OBJ
servation machines and were patrol
ling above the front when seven FOX
kers and three Rumplers were encoun-
tered.
The fight which followed proved a
decisive defeat for the Germans. Buck
ley. Curtis and Gravatt each shot down
a machine.e Another was driven down
out of control by Curtis, but 1t Is not
officially confirmed that the boche ma
chine crashed to earth.
The German survivors flew away
without molesting the Americans any
further, while all the Americans re-
turned safely to their base.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
NEAR-FATAL ACCIDENT IN
COLUMBUS DURING STRIKE
Driver of Fire Truck Hit by
Car Operated by Strike
Breaker.

Columbu. Ga, Aug. 17.-Tom Sauls.
driver of Columbus fire department
truck No 4, is in the hospital uncon-
scious and little hope Is held for his
recovery as the result of collision
Friday afternoon between the truck
and a Wynnton- bound street car. The
accident occurred at the intersection of
Tenth street and Third avenue, the
truck going south and the car east
The street car was operated by a
new and inexperienced strike breaker
G. ]. Kuntz, assisted by Conductor o.
Il. Williams. They were speeding out
Tenth street and failed to give the fire
truck the right-of-way.
The street car was knocked 'off the
track, the truck almost totally demol-
ished and turned completely over. Chief
Land stated the truck will have to be
back to the factory for repairs.
kuntz and Williams were arrested, but
later released on bonds signed by the
Columbus Railroad company.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
1,450,0O0 MEN ALREADY
OVER THERE OR ON WAY
Uncle Sam Doing His Full Share in Preparing
Manpower for Carrying On Great War.
Tennessee Troops Now On Line
North Of Toni

Washington, Aug. 17.-American troops in France
and on the way total 100000 Gen. Peyton c. March,
chief of staff informed members of the senate military af
fairs committee today Increased shipments of troops
may now be expected said Gen. March, due to the vastly
improved conditions both this side of the Atlantic and
in France The United States army under arms num-
bers slightly more than 100000 men, he said.
Gen. March told of the remarkable health conditions
obtaining in the overseas forces, referring to the recent
report of SurgeonGenera Gorgas announcing that the
hospital death rate only two for every thousand
Members of the committee, following the conference
with the chief of staff expressed the conviction that the
war departments program for 100000 in France
by June of next year will be realized beyond any question
of doubt and of the opinion that it would be
exceeded.
Gen. March touched upon the Russian situation but
the information that he gave given in the strctest
confidence and members of the committee refused to
veal if
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
BIG HUN WARSHIP
STRUCK BY BOMB
British Airmen Obtain Direct
Hit Which Is Followed by
Big Explosion.
16 PLANES BROUGHT DOWN
Six German Airships Lined Up
at Varsebaere Aerodrome
Set on Fire.

London, Aug. 17.-British airmen at
tackled and damaged a German de-
stroyer by obtaining a direct hit upon
the warship with bomb, the British
admiralty announced.
Afterwards q big explosion was seen
to occur upon the destroyer.
In air engagements from Aug. to
49, said the communique, sixteen Ger
man airplanes and one balloon were
destroyed and fifteen other hostile
machines were driven down out Of
control.
In the same period sixty tons of
bombs were dropped on Zeebrugge
and the Ostend docks and on other
German military works in Flanders.
At the Varsebaere aerodrome six
German airplanes that were lined up
were set on fire and the conflagration
spread to the hangers on both sides.
Two gotha hangers were struck and
one was demolished.
British airplanes. seaplanes nd air
ships maintained vigilant patrol
over the sea, attaching German sub
marines. destroying mines and haras-
sing enemy shipping.
Only three British machines failed
to- return following the numerous en-
gagements with the enemy.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-17
Russian Situation.

russian situation.
Senators were also informed that the
Russian situation Is very bad because
of the general complexity of affairs
there. They were given 10 understand
that there was not much chance of
establishing real offensive on the
eastern front because of the great
number of men that would be required
France the chief of staff drew atten-
tion TO the fact that the Germans have
now voluntarily surrendered portions
of their lines at four different places.
He placed no construction of his own
on this, but II was taken as an indi-
cation of an expected further with
drawal by the enemy. In a general
way the lines now generally are stabil-
lied on a front closely following the
1861 positions in Picardy and along
the Aisne-Veslc line to the south
American Program.
Speaking Of the American program.
Gen. March said 1t Is proposed to put
eighty divisions into France by June
30, 1919. IL 1t is possible to do so. as
shown In the senate military COM
mittee repor ton the manpower bill.
On the Vesle front where he Ameri-
can troops are in line only artillery hre
and raids have been reported, Gen.
March said He read French divi-
sional order paying high tribute to the
valor and efficiency of the second ar
tillery brigade of the second American
division commanded by Brig. Gen.
Bowley which was attached to the
twelfth French infantry after the in
fantry of its own division had been
sent elsewhere.
The American artillery aided the
French in two days of fierce fighting
at Chateau -Thierry and the French
commander expressed his thanks and
admiration for their bravery, energy
and devotion.
Mccain to Become Commander.
Gen. March announced that MAJ |
Gen. Henry B. Mccain, adjutant gen.
eral. as a reward for efficient work.
had been assigned to command the |
twelfth division now being organized |
at Camp Devens. Mass.
Brig. Gen. Peter c. Harris will be |
made acting adjutant- general.
Announcement was made that Maj.- |
Gen. Geo. b. Duncan, one Of the first |
American officers to win the French |
war cross for distinguished gallantry
In action. was being sent home for a
rest Gen. March said the case was
typical and showed the tremendous
strain under which both officers and
men worked at the front. He indicated
hat n number of cases similar to that
If Gen. Duncan would follow.
Losses OF Pennsylvania Troops.
Answering n question Gen. March
,aid the losses of the 10th regiment
PENNSYLVANIA troops) of tho 2Sth divi-
ion probably were proportionate to