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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
(By The Associated Press)

British troops along the extreme northern sectors of the battle line in Pcardy Artos advancing at compara lively rapid rae Their attack in the Albert region con tinued early today.
 According unofficial reports from the field the Brit h have reached the village of Henn the Coeu river five miles southeast of Arras.
 They have farther to the south and in the out skirts of the town of St. Leger.
 Advancing Britons appear to be closing in Bapaume, the repued keystone of the German positions between Arras and the Somme The Germans have been forced to give up towns just to the north of Bapaume while the British are re- ported to be operating just to the west of the town
 South of the Somme and between the Disc and the Aisne artillery contests reported.
 Overcoming enemy resistance with smashing blows, the Aed forces between and Sossons moving steadily forward The to the German positions on the 50 mile front increases hourly the Allies take thousands of prison CTS and nflict heavy losses
 (Continued On Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
UNCLE SAM'S
 AIR FIGHTERS DROPPING BOMBS

With the American Army in France, Aug. 23-(By the Associated Press)- American bombing aeroplanes flew over Con1ans, between Verdun and Metz, twice this afternoon and drop ped Al bombs Six bombs were ob- served to make direct hits.
 Five fell west and north of the rail- road station and the other on a ware house.
 While returning from the first raid the American aviators were pursped by German fliers. The enemy how ever, turned back when they got in side the American lines The Ger man anti-aircraft fire was weak and intellectual.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24

Four Of the more seriously injured were rushed to the Bridgeport hos pital in a jitney bus, six were taken to the Emergency Hospital by Dr. Frank E. Gavlas, who arrived on the scene with the ambulances, and one was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in Q. city ambulance.
 The impact of the heavy trolley car against the jitney bus hurled it along with it's human freight across the street where it overturned throwing the injured and panic stricken pas sengers to the roadway where they lay until assisted by pedestrians and the passengers of the trolley car who rendered every aid possible to the victims of the smash up.
 The name of the more seriously in tured are Addison Denham, Of Cot tage Place, hurt internally, taken to Bridgeport hospital; Stylianes Rapto- pulas, of 616 Warren street. seriously hurt, taken to Bridgeport hospital; James J. Mcintyre, of 6S James street, seriously injured, possible fracture of | the skull, taken to Bridgeport hos pital; Thomas Ayers. of 383 Main i street, seriously injured. taken to Bridgeport hospital; Thomas McDer- mot of 100 Seaview avenue, removed to St. Vincent's hospital suffering from a broken collarbone.
 Dr. Frank E. Gavlas ordered the following removed to the Emergenc5 Hospital tor seatment: R. P. Boyd, 0,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24


 The first case was that of Ferdi- nand Karass, landlord in the West End, regarding property on Andover street Notice to quit has been served on IS families, because the landlord claims they are undesirable tenants The tenants claim that the rents have been raised to an exorbitant rate, that the landlord is unfair, and has even gone to the extent of compelling the purchase of liquor by the tenants, under pain of eviction. The tenants were instructed to move if possible. If no rents were found to await the summary process proceedings, when the cases will probably be thrown into court. The attitude of the courts during the present war, seems to be to continue the cases until the ab- normal conditions end, or until the war Is over.
 The Remington Arms property agent appeared in the case of two foreign born tenants who have been served notice to move, as they are claimed to be disturbers. They ir turn claim the real disturbers in the case has not been questioned. The cases are to rest for the present further information will be gathered and the tenants will probably be al lowed to stay until their gardens car be harvested. Another feature O these cases Is that the tenants hav' in their winters supply of coal an( wood, and one has seven children.
 Miss Lillian Gerber, landlord, ap peared against tenants of her prop erty in the West End. She claim that the tenants are trouble maker and the tenants claim exorbitan rents and unsanitary conditions.
 The last case was that of Mir Nelson owning property on Hancoc avenue. This case was brought { the attention of the Charities De partment several weeks ago. and wa at that time settled to the satisfactio of all parties. Mrs. Nelson now ask the tenant. Mrs. Herold. to move ( to take the lower floor of the thre family house, as Mrs. Nelsons fathe and mother are old and the lowe floor being damp is' no fit place fC them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
HOUSE READY FOR
 FINAL VOTE ON MAN POWER BILL

Washington, Aug. 24-Enactment before night in both the house and the senate of the administration man power bill with its provision fixing the new draft age limits at IS and 45 years, appeared probable early today in the opinion of leaders. The house having defeated most of the amend ments to the war department draft Of the bill virtually was ready for the final vote. In the senate number Of amendments remained including the work or fight" proposal designed to prevent strikes during the war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
RENEW ATTACKS
 IN ALBANTS

Rome, Auf. 24 - In Albania the forces. of the Central powers yester- day renewed their attacks from the lower Semeni river to the heights of the Malitomorice, it was announced today by the Italian war office. In the center the enemy made progress to the north of the head of the Buv- alica.
 On the right wing the statement added, the enemy advanced slightly in the region of Point 115O. The enemy losses were heavy Prisoners were taken by the Italians
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24

Sharp fighting has taken place along the Irles Grevillers road. The Ger mans are clinging to Miramont, on the Ancre northeast of Albert, and to be fighting desperately.
 German prisoners say it was eX- pected by them that the British would stop at the Arras-Albert railroad and the unexpected success against them had confused the German forces.
 Tired and depleted German divis- ions which have been withdrawn from the battle since August 8 are rushed back into the fight. Troops from the enemys strategic reserve divisions, which had been held for later counter attacks also have appeared along the front.
 British advance troops were re- ported at one time last night to have reached Sapignyes, just north of Bapaume, but they were pushed back slightly by an enemy counter attack They are reported to be re-attackine
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
LOCAL ADVANCE
 ON vESLE FRONT
 BY J. s. TROOPS

With the American Army on the Vesle Front, Friday, Aug. 23.---By, The Associated Press. )---American troops today carried out another To- cal advance in the same region where they increased their holdings along the Vesle on Thursday. Hand gren- ades and flame th1owers were used by the Germans in an attempt to check the attackers.
 East of Ffsmes an American patrol and a German patrol clashed during the night, the Americans taking four prisoners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
GEN. PERSHING'S
 COMMUNIQUE

Washington, Aug. 24-Another suc- cessful bonn bing of railroad yards at Confans by American aviators, with out the loss of machine, is an .nounced in Gen. Pershing's com munique for Friday. It says also that an American outpost on the Aisne be- tween Fismes and Bazoches having been driven back by a small local ac- ton, later reoccupied its position. ;.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
PITTSBURGH CITY FIREMEN STRIKE
 FOR INCREASE

Pittsburgh, Aug. 24-The entire working force of the city fire depart ment went on strike at noon today because of the failure of the city gov ernment to meet demands for wage increase. Between TOO and 800 men are involved. and the city is without fire protection except for the services of citizens who have volunteered to Mayor Babcock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24

this village. The town of Behagnies, just to the north, has been wrested from the Germans
 The Third and Fourth British arm ies have since August 8 captured more than 30,000 men. Two thousand were taken yesterday south of the Somme. The British Fourth army has cap tured nearly 5000 in the last two dyas. The prisoners counted since August | total 20,146 men and 598 officers. North of the Somme a large num- Der of guns have been captured They include complete batteries of howitz- CTS and trench mortars. Immediate ly south of the Somme 12 guns have been taken by the British.
 South of the Somme 1000 Germans were killed in one combat. They were closely huddled in front of the British instead of being in the cus- 1 tomary open order. The Allied cas- ualties are very small.
 Continued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
EXCESS PROFIT REVENUE BILL
 COMPLETED

Washington, Aug. 24.---The excess profit schedule of the new war rev enue bill was completed today by the house committee on ways and means After per cent. deduction and S3,000 specific exemption there is a 35 per cnt. tax on excess profits over the exemption and up to 15 per cent, and TO per cent. tax on all above 20 per cent of profits. Provision was made to avoid undue hardship to small con- cerns.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
TELL TENANTS TO MOVE
 IF THEY CAN GET RENTS
Rent Commission Hears Several Gases Today and Re serves Decisions-Some Complaints Must Go
 Before Civil Court.

Tenants who appeared before the Rent Commission today
 o be heard of complaints of excessive rent charges ad vsed bv that body to they other unable to await summary action by the courts In other decision reserved
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
SECY. LANSING
 SIGNS TREATY

Washington, Aug. Secretary Lansing and the Italian ambas-ador signed today the treaty governing the drafting of Americans in Italy and Italians in the United States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
FORCE RIVER D|VETTE AND HOLD
 STRONG POSITIONS

Artillery Action in Lassigny and on Disc and Aisne Rivers Everything Going Well, We Have Begun Action and We Shall Continue, y Says Foch-Fires Reported Behind German Positions May Indicate Enemy's Preparation For Flight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
DAzED GERMANS FLEE BEFORE BRITISH GUNS
 AT EAST OF HEN|N

Tired and Depleted German Divisions Rushed Back Into Fighting Field-Third and Fourth British Armies Capture More Than 3O,OOO Prisoners, Including 598 Officers Since Aug. From Chaulnes to South of Rove Battle Line Unchanged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24

Hartford Aug. 24-Howa-d B. Snow of Waterbury, has been appoint ed a member of district board No. 2 in place of Prof. John W. Edgerton of New Haven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
ELEVEN PERSONS HURT
 IN COLLISION OF CAR
 AND CROWDED JITNEY
Four Seriously Injured Now in Bridgeport Hospital and One in St. Vincents- -Jitney Hurled Across
 Street and Overturned.

Eleven persons injured five of them seriously today at 625 when trolley belonging to the Connecticut pany going east Barnum crashed into crowded iitneY bus which going north Pembroke street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
WILL NOT GIVE
 UP SUB WARFARE SAYS GERMANY
Informs Spain May Limit Operations Outside Dan
 ger Zone.
CAN'T GUARANTEE
 SAFETY OF SHIPS
Negotiations Between Der. lin and Madrid, Have Fail
 ed, According to Papers.

Amsterdam, Aug. A.---Germany has energetically protested against the intention of Spain to succeed sunken Spanish tonnage by interned German ships, says an official statement issued in Berlin.
 A Madrid dispatch on August q. said that the Spanish ambassador in Berlin had been instructed to inform the German government that Spain will utilize German vessels now in Spanish ports in place of Spanish ships sunk by German submarines It was said that this decision was an- nounced in an official statement is- sued after meeting of the Spanish ministry.
 ] London, Aug. 24'---Germany's reply to Spain's announcement as to sub marine warfare, which is reported to have been sent, says such a procedure on the part of Spain as was indicated i in the instructions to the Spanish am- bassador in Berlin might possibly re- 1 suit in the severance of relations be- tween the countries, according to a Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Co. The note declares, however, that Germany is ready to consider limiting the operations of submarines outside of the danger zone.
 It is said that Germany has in- i formed Spain that she cannot render any guarantee in this respect and cannot treat Spain in an exceptional way. Germany, the note says, cannot | give up the submarine warfare and hopes that Spain, which has expressed a desire to maintain her neutrality, will really remain neutral
 Paris Aug. 24.---Negotiations be- tween Berlin and Madrid over Spain's decision to succeed sunken Spanish ships with German interned vessels
 have failed, according to the Petit Papisien. Imperial Chancellor Won
 Hertling does not desire to furnish any guarantee against submarine i warfare, it is said, and the Maura
 ministry ip Spain is maintaining its position. It is said that at a meeting iof the ministers last night comple. mentary decisions were reached ir the controversy with Germany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24

With the British Army in France Aug 24(By the Asso ciated PresBray reported to have been captured by the British.
 The British smashing through the German positions this morning all along the battle front.
 The British reported to have captured Becodel and have reached the high ground southwest of Frcourt
 The British have passed we'll beyond Happy Valley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24

With the British Army in France, Avg. 24 a. m.-The battle continued successfully for the Allied last night The British advanced everywhere and the enemy suffered heavy defeats.
 Grand reported taken late yesterday after heavy fighting. The British advanced beyond Bhucourt
 At the time the British reported be stlriv ing the confused Germans before them Henn and fur ther south at St. Leger and Ervillers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-24
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi- cinity: Fair tonight; Sunday unsettled. probably local showers and cooler.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-18
sPURN PEACE TREATY.

Washington. Aug. i6-News Of
the success Of the Don ec;Sacks on
the River Don. coming through Ans
terdam today, was anticipated here,
as the Germans have been urSble
to present a force in that section Of
Russia which could stop these fierce
fighters Of the Steppes. The cos
sacks have persistently refused to ~
cognize the Brest-Litoesk treaty and
have been implacable in their hes
tility to the Teutons and the bol-
sheviki. II was suggested BY on
cials here that the conduct Of the
cossscks is significant Of the support
the small inter-allied army and the
Czeeho- Slovaks win receive FROM "
rious factions in their efforts to aid
the Russians In the re-estsblishnsnt
Of the eastern front.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-18
L. & N. OPERATOR IS
HELD FOR DlSLOYALTY
CHARLES FRANCIS OF MoRToNs
GAP BOUND OVER TO THE
FEDERAL GRAND JURY.

Madisonville. Ky. Aug. 10
Charles Francis. telegraph operator
for the L. & NJ. at Morton's Gap,
seven miles south Of here. was held
to the federal grand jury by Com
missioner Moore here on charge
Of making seditions remarks about
the United States government and
her allies.
Complaint was made by J. II. Fish,
assistant train master, Henderson di-
vision, Conductor Hart and Brake.
man Priest. Francis is said to have
remarked that the United States had
violated international treaties and
that the allies could not whip Ger
many in fifteen years. He denied be.
ing disloyal. stating that he had pur-
chased War Savings Stamps and Lib
erty bonds. In holding him oven
Commissioner Moore gave him Sc
we're lecture and stated that such
people had no business being in i'm.
portant positions as the one he held
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-18
wEPT FOR JOY As
BRITISH LANDED

London, Aug. i6.-The population
Of the Murmansk region received with
joy the British force that landed
there recently. according to an allied
diplomat who has arrived in London.
II was In Murmansk when the
British troops arrived" he said. "and
I am quite able to describe the pleas
urc that the arrival caused. Old men
and women wcpt with tears Of joy,
crying: AT last Russia will be saved.
"Thc peasants. workmen and aris-
tccracy know that Germany 10 THEN
enemy.
Never aaS the situation been so
favorable as today for the presence
of the allies in Russia. Many men
in Petrograd who held high positions
in the old Russian army say their
worst enemy Is Germany. They have
told me that they now know that the
only real friends Of Russia are the
allies"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-18
FATAL BURNS
OF LITTLE BOY
BODY WILL BE BROUGHT HERE
FOR BURIAL THIS AFTER.
NOON.

Eugene Rubins, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. b. Rubins. met death in a hor
Iible manner at Madisonville Friday.
The child. who was about seven
years old was playing at the ice fac
tory M Madisonville Friday, and ac'
cidentally fell into a vat Of hot water
He was terribly scalded. but fingered
for fourteen hours.
His mother was formerly Miss Lo-
la Anderson, n niece Of DIR. +. c. An
derson. The body will be brough to
Hopkinsville this afternoon for bur
ial. arriving at 5:45 over the l.. a. n
The procession will pass Immediately
from the depot to Riverside GENE
terry.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-18
WHEN ROVE FALLS.
BACK THEY co
(By Associated Pre~.)

Paris. Aug. 1.-THE Germans are
preparing to evacuate the Roye-No
yon-Lassigny salient. says he Eteho
de Paris.
II Is indicated. the paper adds, that
German laborers are working far be-
hind the German front on a new Hin
denburg line
The German positions at Roye are
serious
The allies are a mile west Of town
and the roads leading out Of Il are
under allied fire.
With Roye in allied hands, the
southern end Of the German line at
least would have to retire and the
northern end. from Chaulnes TO Per
onne. would be seriously affected.
Roye 10 the central bsxtion Of the
German defense line from Peronns
to Noyon.
II has withstood the allied thrusts
for nearly a week and its fall appears
very probably within a few hours.
Artillery activity continues on the
remaining sectors Of the main battle
front between the Anere and the
Oise.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-18
ANOTHER j. S.
SENATOR DEAD
CALLINcER. OF NEW HAMP-
SHIRE. ONE OF OLDEST MEM.
BERs, PASSES AWAY.
(By Associated Press

Franklin. New Hampshire. Aug. 1T.
United States Senator Jacob II.
GaIlingcr died In q hospital here to-
day.
His death Is attributed to arterio
sclerosis.
He was born March 27. 1887, and
was without a peer in length II SER
vice In the senate. Senator Gallinger
entered the senate March 4. 1891, af-
ter serving two terms in the house,
and no other senator had served as
long as he, Senator Lodge, Of Massa-
chusetts. who entered the Senate in
1898. being the next in length Of
service.
Senator Gallinger was a native Of
Cornwall. Ont. and II he were not in
the Senate II would be "Dr." Calling
er. for he was a physician by profes-
sion and an NJ. d. OF the Cincinnati
Medical Institute. He practiced med
ieine in Concord. N. H., for many
years. and his political career began
in 1872 with election to the New
Hamshire House Of Representatives
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-18
TO BRING NEWS
OF WOUNDED
WILL LEAVE FRANCE WEEK.
LY BEARING TABULATED
REPORTS ON ALL IN HOS.
PITFALLS.

Washington, Aug. l6.-Exact in
formation concerning wounded and
sick American soldiers admitted to
hospitals overseas will be made i'm
mediately available to relatives OF
friends Of the man under a plan be-
ing worked out at the war depart
ment.
Secretary Baker said today he had
visited the Office Of Surgeon General
Gorgas to look into the daily reports
from the hospitals with a view to
having them earded. catalogued and
tabulated so that the most instant in
formation can be given to all inquir-
les.
The hospital records, MIR. Baker
said, will be brought here weekly by
courier from France and thus II will
be possible to give the exact nature
Of the wound or the disease from
which the men are suffering. The in.
formation will be available through
the adjutsnt general.
The task Of installing the system
will be a big one. but the war sccre-
tary believes the information should
be available. for in thousands Of
homes il will relieve unnecessary dis
tress and doubt which follows ap-
pearanee Of the names Of men on
casualty lists as wounded. degree un-
determined or severely.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-18
WHOLE BUNCH
CONVICTED
JURY ON I w. W. CONSPIRACY
CASES MAKES SHORT WORK
OF THE TRAITORS.

Chicago. Aug. l7.--After deliber-
ating less than two hours the jury n
the I. W. W. conspiracy trial return
ed a verdict Of guilty against all Of
the defendants in federal court at
80 this afternoon.
There were about a hundred men
indicted and the trial has been long
drawn out. The coils have been
drawn tighter and tighter each day
as charge after charge was proven
against the conspirators.
The indictment against i65 men
and one woman. Elizabeth Gurley
Flynn. returned by the September,
1917, grand jury. charged the prac-
tice Of sabotage. including the slow
ing down Of production and the want
on spoilage Of material. propaganda
for strikes to delay the output Of war
munitions and covert intrigue against
military service.
Forty Of the indicted leaders, SEN
sing the governments intentions AZ.
ter the sensation nationwide raid and
eonfiscation Of records on September
s. preceding the indictment. hed from
the country or went into hiding anc
escaped capture. Miss Flynn anc
two other defendants were granted
separate trials. and the charge:
against a number Of others were dis
missed for lack Of evidence.
The five counts in the indictment
specifically charged violation Of the
espionage act, the section Of the
criminal code prohibiting the inter
ference with the civil rights Of eiti
gems. the selective service act. ths
conspiracy statute and the posta
laws. The maximum penalty for con
viction alvfve counts Is 81 years In
prison and $4,000 fine.
They were charged with conspiracy
to disrupt the nations war program
Arguments for a new trial will be
heard next week.
The defendants including William
] d. big Bill" Hayward. general sec
retary and treasurer. the highest po-
sition in the organization, face the
maximum penalty Of twenty-seven
years in prison and a fine Of siO,'
900 each.
The close Of the case, which had
\ been before the court 1873 days wa'
sudden. Two minor witnesses testi'
fed at this mornings session, then
Frank X. Neberker. chief counsel OF
the governemnt began the closing ar
gument. He was allowed two hours
but used scarcely half Of that time
George +. Vanderver head Of the de-
fense legal staff, surprised every one
by declaring he would make no argu'
ment but submit the case to the jury
Immediately.