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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

Meantime. however, the main bodies or the enemy army continue to make theii way toward the Aisne. to the north of which strear, they hope somewhere to reach haven of safety from the per sistent onslaught of the American. French, British and Italian troops, who in less than three weeks have all but plotted out the Soissons Rheims salient.
 notwithstanding the bringing into play by the enemy of large numbers oi machine guns and artillery of heavier calibre and the employment of large num- bers of picked troops, including the we'll tried Prussian ssard and the Bavarians. and in spite of the fact that rains have sent the vesle out of bounds and turned the lowlands into quagmires, the Ameri- cans and the other allied troops have forced crossings of the river at a numbe- of new points and on the north side oa the stream are engaging the enemy.
 FURTHER GROUND TAKEN
 The latest French official communica.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

senate and House.
 Unless immediate steps are taken to provide additional men, General Crowder said. the weekly registration of men as they attained 2l years. of age will be September l, when only 100000 of the 1918 regstrants will be available.
 Upon the introduction of the bill, Chair mau Chamberlain announced the Senate military committee would meet tomor- row to consider the bill
 He said he did not think hearings would be necessary and only three or four days should be required to report the bill. Chairman Dent, of the House bers of his committee are in Washington, it was doubtful whether the bill should be acted upon before the House recon venes on August l9.
 Suggestions made on the Senate floor by Senator Curtis of Kansas that the Senate abandon it's programme of re- cesses and perfunctory sessions until Au- gust 4. if the bill can be favorably re- ported by the committee within few days. were indorsed by Senator Chamber lain However, Senate leaders now in the city said any plans to this effect would be held in abeyance until the com mittee could determine just how much time would be necessary for a thorough discussion Of. the bill.
 The bill would amend the present se- leStive service act so as to require the registration of all men between IS and 20 years and g and 45, inclusive While the number of men in the latter classes would total lO.oS,97s. General Crowder estimates the total number who would be eligible for Class I would only be col .2x, owing to exemptions for de- pendents of industrial and physical req sons. Between IS and D years his esti- mates slow that 3,171, m would register while 1.'Ss. s.609 men would be eligible for Class l.
 After carrying out the programme for July and August. General Crowder point ed out that only 10000 of the 1918 reg istrant class would be left on Septem- Der 1 for subsequent calls.
 The scconS and more difficult ques- tion." General Crowder's statement add ed. lis how We can supply on time the i5".n0' men required for each of the sue e"ed:ns months of October, November and December. The British-Canadian treaty would hsip out to the extent-it is esti- mated-about 5000 men. which is not even the conventional drop in the bucket
 A minimum period of go days is nec- essary to enroll and classify all the men rcSistered In the additional classes sug- gested. We cannot. therefore. wait for the completion of Class l. but must take men irrespective of their order number as fast as they find their way into Class l.
 "etween 32 and 4,, General Crowder estimated there are 1c.0as.973 males, but taking into consideration those married or who would be subject to deferred classification because Of physical defects or other reasons estimated the met ef- sective' at 60l,2 Between IS and 70 he estimated the number of males at s.ln,- 6!1. of which the "net effective" would totsl 1,797. .ep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

"The Germans on the north bank are abundantly supplied with ma chine guns and bomb thrOwers. Their aviatOrs are busy using ma chine guns against our troops and the enemy resistance everywhere is very stiff.
 "Between Muizon and Rheims. where we are firmly established on the south bank, there has been very hard fighting.
 "There was a hot encounter at the Vautes farm, close to Murion, for the passage of the river. Att CT it's capture. the Germans sent across two detachments in m at- tempt to retake the farm. Both de- tachments were repulsed after a severe fight.
 "The artillery is very active on both sides of this region.
 "West of Braisne the enemy stub bornly resisted our passage of the river opposite the LaGrange farm on the north bank of the stream.
 'sOn the Avre river, in the Mont didier section. the French have oc- cupied the whole of the line of wooded hills overlooking the steep river valley from Braches to Mesnil St. Georges. It Is reported there h fighting in HargicOurt, on the left bank of the river, where the Ger mans hold the railroad station. The enemy is still in Morisel."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
Summary of the News

day.
 Submarines again active off Amer ican eOaSt.
 Names of United States dead in
 Marne drive coming in. Thirteen million men to register
 September $. 3-Red Cross news. f--Edit0rinl and comment. 5-Huddleston has no sympathy with
 civilian plan for military train
 ing. G-S0ciety news. 7-SpOrts. @American casualty hst. 0-Chairman Abrams issues address
 to travelling men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
48-YEAR HEAT
 RECORD BROKEN

Toledo, O., August 5New heat record for AS years was made here today when the official thermometer at the weather bureau registered 102 degrees at o'clock this afternoon. According to a report from the bureau the heat was the great est since the bureau was established, Is years ago. One death and two prostra- tions were reported early tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
ENEMY MORALE EBBS

London, August 5-Reuter's correspon- dent at British headquarters in France in telegram dated Monday night at 9:55 o'clock, says:
 "The ebbing of the German morale re- sulting from recent events has been noticeably hastened by the great Influx of American troops. In this particular regard, the German high command is paying the penalty of concealment and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
Marriage Slackers
 Are Busy in Chicago

Chicago, August 5.-Two hundred and seventeen marriage licenses were issued today due, according to city of ficials to the prospective revision by Congress of the draft ages. Fifty-three men more than 31 years old and oLe less than 21 obtained licenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
ALABAMA CASUALTIES

The Alabama casualties consist of 31 names. as follows:
 Killed in action: Sergts. Hugh M Wallace. Cusseta: Rupert w King, Troy: Sam G. Rain. Selma; Mai D. Riley. Ozark; Corp. finders Laycock Northport: John C. Watson, Pineapple; Privates Arthur Acree, Anda,usia: Joe Crockett, Headland: Dewitt Fore, Mon- roevflle: Roy M. Hardwick. Hard- wicksburg; Joe D. Johnson. Atmore; James F. Mahoney, 21S Conception street, Mobile; Walter l.. Moore, Sayre; George Robinson, River Falls: Marion Self, Red Bay: Marshall Blowers, Nal vern; Sidney Blair, Andalusia: Louis ID. Crane, Lawrence; Grover F.. Faulk. Dothan Lando Gregg, Fayette: Renial Graham Eclectic; Rufus F, Hendrix, Greenville; John R. Lavender, Grove Hill: John A. Lowery, Semmes; Otto Parrish, Ozark: James c. Peak. Mont gomery: Chester R. Vickery, Dothan.
 Died from wounds: Lieut.. Ray T. Saffold. Selma.
 Died of disea SC: Private, Walter De bose, East Tallassee.
 Wounded. degree undetermined Sersts. Paul E. Bickham. Woodward; Ebert c. Yarbrough. Hurt~-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
13 MILLION MEN TO REGISTER
 THROUGHOUT U. 5. SEPTEMBER
Man Power Bill Requiring Registration for Mill tary Service of All Men Between Ages of Is
 and 45 Introduced in Senate and House

Washington August 5.--With urgent recommendation from Provost Marshal General Cowder that be enacted with
 delay and suggestion that September next might be fixed registration day for approximately 13000000 throughout the country the administrations bill requiring the registration for military service of all be- tween the ages years introduced today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
.31 ALABAMA MEN
 IN CASUALTY LIST
 ISSUED YESTERDAY
Two Army Casualty Lists Given Out Yesterday Con- tained Names of 700
 Men From 46 States

Washington, August f.-Casualtie. among the American troops in the se- we're fighting in which they have beer engaged since July 15, when the Ger man offensive was launched and halt ed at the Marne, are now being re- ported in the daily lists from General Pershing. though no estimate of the total has yet been received.
 Today's army lists contain 700 names Ithe largest number reported in a sim Igle day. In addition to the army list the marine list today contained 10 |names-nine killed in action, and one |died of wounds.
 Men from 46 states were named in
 the lists, with no predominatiug mum
 Der from any one state. This was taken to indicate that the casualties
 were scattered through many units
 The states not represented in the lists
 were Arizona and Delaware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
Paris BOmbardment
 Resumed Yesterday

Paris, August 5.-The long range bombardment of the Paris region was resumed this morning.
 President Poincare visited the vic- tims of the long range bombardment this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

across the river have been de- them have been dynamited.
 At the moment, therefore, it would appear thnt the Germans do not contemplate any offensive on these parts of the line, at lenst for sometime to come. The German troops released by the shortening of the line may be destined to be transferred from the armies of Crown Prince Rupprecht to those of the German crown prince. In- cidental1y, it is reported that an- other division from Rupprecht's forces was identified yesterday in the fighting south of SoissOns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
Casualty List of 7O6 Contains Names OF Who WereKiUed
Pershing Begins Sending Toll of Victory for America in Aisne-Marne Offensive-No Indi-
 cation as to Total Number of Casualties

Washington, August 5.-Names of American soldiers who the great American drive which offensive the Mae into utter retreat have begun from They sweed to FOG the total casualties made public today by the department in two separate lists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
ADVANCE SLOWER

London August 5.-The correspondent of Reuters. Limited at American head quarters in France, in a dispatch timed Fl o'clocx Sunday afternoon says:
 "The rapid advance of the last two days has become slower and steadier not cnly owing to the fresh show of enemy
 assistance, but from the necessity of get ting the implements of battle again into th.ir proper places. The German retire n'ent throughout has been conducted with the greatest skill and not single man Or gun has been used to delay our ad- sance tran was absolutely necessary for the purpose. Consequently, only very small force of the enemy was left facing us when the final order came to then, t.. withc raw to the Vesle, and this force witk few hours start, had no ditf!- cu'ty in eluding us. Indeed, it had 70 more trouble than to keep our cavalry pa trolls at distance.
 "Tf Americans were just as keen n. chas, g the enemy as they were at fight ing. lut r..e cavalry screen of the l,i days, " hioi was used as a guard agaii st surprise, was absent, and the infantry, which has to rely on it's own precau- tions, always must go somewhat slowly.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
Enemy Stoutly Contests Further Allied Aduance Along the Vesle Riuer
By Associated Press

The Germans imposing strong opposition the further advance of the allied troops along Vese river the east of Soissons to the region west of Rheims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

. misrepresentation. The appearance Tn the battle line of powerful American forces and the striking proof of theit splendid fighting quality gives the lie directly to ali German official bombast which nc explaining can minimize Moreover. it proves the futility of all the
 tall talk about the success of the German submarine warfare.
 "Distrust is rife in the enemy ranks, and under such conditions the tendency is to exaggerate their misfortunes. They discredit Ludendorffs statements and seem gloomily conscious that Germany is suffering defeat and that the truth is being concealed from them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
Ger71ar1s Withdrawn
 On Short Line North Of LaBassee Canal
River During Monday Is Reported-No f4. Change in the General Situation

With the British of have been evacuated by the forward un;ed th;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

ARTILLERY FIRE HEAVY

 a dispatch dated Monday at artillery along Nevertheless, French patrols have succeeded at the icancr nd Fismes sand uizon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

Following the withdrawal of the
 Germans in the region of Albert, all the bridges across the Ancre river in the region covered by the retirement have been destroyed. The Germans are still holding the
 river crossing in the village of Albert. South of the town the line now runs from Dernancourt to Meaulte, about two miles to the northeast, and thence to Albert. This new line is under heavy nr- tillery fire from the enemy guns.
 Further south, along the Avre river, where the Germans retired from their positions on the west bank on Saturday, all the bridges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
|U-bOATS ACTIVE | AT TWO WIDELY SEPARATED POINTS Operating Off the Virginia
 Coast and in Cana dian Waters
TANK STEAMER SUNK:
 30 OF CREW LANDED
Details of Sinking Lacking, But It Is Believed Submarine Opened Fire Without Giving Crew
 Time to Take to Boats

Washington, August 5-Ger- man submarines now are oper- ating at two widely separated points along the Atlantic sea- board-one in the important sea lane off the Virginia coast, where the American tank steamer 0. B. Jennings was sunk Sunday, and the other in Canadian waters, where fish, ing smacks and other unim-
 portant craft have been de- stroyed.
 Presence of another raider in the waters off the middle Atlantic coast where in May and June upwards of 20 vessels were sunk, became known to- day, when the navy department an- nounced the sinking of the Jennings and the landing of from 30 to s2 mem bers of the crew at Norfolk by an American patrol boat.
 IA second small boat from the tanker with the captain ana fs%men is miss ing, but as the weather has been good, officials confidently hope 1t will be lpicked up.
 Full details of the sinking of the Jennings were lacking tonight. but from the fact that the steamer sent a wireless messags saying she was be- ing shelled and asking for assistance. officials assumed the submarine opened fire without giving the crew time to take to the boats. though there was the possibility the steamer had under taken to make a run for safety. Patrol boats answered the radio calls, but neither the Jennings nor the submarine was in sight when they arrived Sun day night at the position given by the steamer. Later, survivors were found.
 The submarine, which has been op- erating for several days in Canadian waters, is believed by officials to have sowed the mines of foreign manu- facture picked up off the coasft of Long Island after the armored cruiser San diego was sunk near Fire Island July 19 Belief was confirmed that one of these mines caused the destruction Of the, cruiser was confirmed today by the report of the naval court Of in- quiry, which expressed the opinion that the loss of the ship was due to an ex- ternal explosion of mine"
 The court found the Sandiego was steering a proper course to minimize the submarine and mine dangers in these waters, with careful watch maintained and the ship zig tagging at speed of 5 knots Loss of tho vessel with the death of six men, was in no way due to negligence. failure to take proper precautions or ineffi- ciency of Capt. H. H. Christy. or any of the ships personnel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

Although nearly three times as great as the largest number heretofore an nounced in single day. the total to- day represents only part of the lists which have been accommodating since the great battle began July 15, and it is, not to be assumed that it repre- sents the losses for any one day. NO ESTIMATE RECEIVED No estimate of the American casual ties in this continuous fighting has been received from General Pershil.g and it was said authoritatively today that none is expected.
 Of the names made public today, 459 were of those who were killed. in ac- tion and so who died from wounds The second list contained only names of the dead-256 killed in action and is who died of wounds--but the first list showed IS wounded severely, 100 wounded. degree undetermined. and three missing in action. In the first list there also were nine who died of dis ease. one Of an airplane accident and six from accidents and other causes.
 Acting Secretary Crowell told news paper correspondents today that Gen. eral Pershing would supply complete and verified casualty lists as rapidly as they can be transmitted and that they would be given to the press and would speak for themselves as to num- bers.
 "We are beginning said MT. Crow ell. "to receive from General Pershing the toll of victory in the Marne-Aisne offensive.
 There is no indication of the total number of casualties. and the lists made public today give the names of FOG officers and men. Other lists ate coming in by cable. are being de- coded and the next of kin are being notified in advance of the publication of the names in the press, pursuant to the established custom of the war de- partment
 NOT DAILY AVERAGE
 The fact that s06 casualties arc made public in single day does no: indicate that number is the daily av- craze and there should be no specu- lation on that basis.
 'I say this to emphasize the point that there should be no speculation as to total casualties. pending receipt
 s--s~rs on this subject from Gen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
ANOTHER TANKER SUNK

Halifax, N. s., August 5.-The Standard oil company's tank steamer Luz Blanc was torpedoed and sunk 40 miles west of this port today after a thrilling three-hour battle with German submarine.
 The crew took to their small boats where they were shelled by the sub marine but escaped without being hit. The chief cook and the chief steward of the tanker, however, were killed when the explosion of the Germans torpedo smashed the steamers stern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
DAYPASSES QUIETLY

August 5Expt the Vesle which resulted material change fighting Sosson and Rheims the day quietly, according the French f fic this
 "On the whole of the change
 "On the north bank of the local light elements and of the enem
 'The day calm else"
 PERSHING REPORTS ARTILLERY FIGHTING
 Washington, August 5"On line the artillery General Pershg reported his days fighting, tonight by shot hostile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
ENTIRE CREW SAFE

Washington, August 5.--The captaih and 13 members of the crew of the American tank steamer o. E. Jennings. sunk Sunday bN German submarine off the Virginia coast, have arrived safely at Norfolk. Va. the navy de- partment announced tonight The IT men with the 30 previously reported as having been landed, accounts for all the members of the tanker's crew.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-07-12
SUGAR BOARD IS
TO SET Prices
BODY CHOSEN ~ PRESIDENT
WA. EQt AllIE COST DJE To
THREATENED SHORTAGE.

ty Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. July II. - To
equali1e the price Of sugar To the
consumer IN The face of prospects
Tor an increase ia cost due 60 a
threatened shortage. and to secure
hotter distribution President Wilson
today created the su-ar equalization
board ON recommendation at Food
Administrator Hoover
The board will be- Incorporated AZ
, 1000 600. the capital 10 be- fur
Hlshed hy The President from his
specia. war fund. and will have au-
thority to acquire even M loss 20
the government. the production of
beet surar factories th,t cannot
under the present price OF boets be-
sold 90 the public at reasonable
price. and other high cost sugar.
Tho will he re- sold In the common
Dot 40 the stabilized price. thus saw
in, considerable to The consumer.
Officer OF the board will be In
Washington Mr. Hoover has been
appointed chairman ANA George
Rolph, urar director In the food
administration, president
The United States now virtually
controls an sugar produced in the
country as well as that imported
THROUGH the International Sugar
commission. which organization al-
COATES 10 the domestic industry
The directors OF the board are.
& " Taussir of the tariff commits
, sion, Clarence Woolley of the war
| trade board Sugar Administrator
+ George Iahriskic. Theodore whit
marsh and VIM. r elias oW. an of
The food administration
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-07-12
JEREMIAH O'L[ARY
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-07-12
". h. BLACKBURN Goes
TO fathers funeral

W. ~ blackburn received moss
sage yesterday from Marion A9.
stating The death OF hi fJthoU
Thomas J Blackburn. who died zoo
the age Of ~ The SarIculara con
cernirf his doah haven't hn0u co.
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-07-12
ADDITIONAL RECRUITS
RECEIVED FOR NAVY At
STATION IN AMARILLO

. The iOl owing men have been ac-
aep'ci 90 thr local naval recruiting
office Thomas w. Montromer
Amarillo Walter y. Walkup. Amar-
illo funk g.. N Sides. Amarillo,
Rooney Bruuse. Higgins. Tex Mont
geometry and Walkup have been ON
ihc reserve list Tor the past nine
days. lut were called Yesterday ia
report for duty and will leave inn
mcduirly for Dallas.
Recruiting officer Fox stated
there We're plenty of OPENINGS tul
apprentice soamon aud fremcn aud
hc s anxious 10 enlist men for thes,
branches of the service. as they arr
badly needed
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-07-12

The marine corps casualty con
tanned 80 names. divided as follows.
Killed n action DE-. died of
wounds & wounded severely rs
Private Norman u liutchu Rn,
Eaton. Colo. died of wounds
Ifaics Brady r. Loyeridge.
scranton ToN. and James A. Me-
Dlostoy. TcTas CITY, Tex, were
wounded severely
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-07-12
EINNNIAN NNp UKRAINE
UaNI NJ FOOD 10 STARR

Hf '...lrts,' Press
ZURICH july ID The ilunrar-
.lu food minister. Herr Paul has
informed thp cnrre.p orieut az Bud
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'Ior that Their g. 10 hope o. PR
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Hof weather BOO Austria hungary bad
retarded fho harvest thrrr Normal
utous o. bread and flour. the min.
lister Said certainly could NOT ba re
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-07-12
=. :. AltE ROIG'Fr
TIIl;OlGiI NEW OFFICE

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. go the Federal building, an
uuuucr that Wednesday about
$4,000 was taken in. and
) about yIO.UUU since ho took
up lhiH branch of the work