davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18

Gott!ieh'S have stood the test for over 31 years 5-l1-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18

See Gottlieb for Diamonds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
Anglo american Troops Within
Little More Than Mile of 1915
Line North Of St. Vast, Flanders
Impending German Retreat stride Ba-
paume Road---South of the Lys, Brit
ish and Yankees Have Captured Es-
%taires, and Further Progress is Made
by the English in Outskirts of Lens.

London, Sept. 3.-British and American troops fighting in
Flanders have reached the western outskirts of Neuve- Chapelle.
according to front dispatches late today That town, eight
miles southwest of Armentieres, was the scene of one of the
~bloodiest battles of the early part of the war. The Anglo-Amer-
lean troops are now but little more than a mile from the 1915
line north of st. Vast.
Southeast of Bapaume, in their advance. toward Cambria,
the British have reached the region Immediately east of Vitry,
and have captured Etricourt and Manacourt.
Signs are reported late today of an impending German re-
treat astride the Bapaume Cambria road.
The enemy is also reported to be evacuating the west bank
of the Canal Du Nord.
The British line tonight runs southwark from Ypres to
Beaumetz Les Cambria, whence it swings northeastward to
Barele, Rumaucourt and Lecluse. At Lecluse the British are
nearly four miles behind the center of the broken Drocourt-
Queant switch line.
South of the Lys, in Flanders, British and Americans have
captured Estaires, an important railway town on the south
bank o. the Lys, and Richebourg ST. Vast.
The Anglo American forces have established themselves on
the La Bassee- Estaires road.
Further progress was made by the British in the western
outskirts of Lens.
On the southern leg of the fastdwindling German Lys
wedge the British and Americans have made fresh headway
east and north of Giveschy and northeast of Steenwerck.
Wulverghem, at the foot Of Wytschaete ridge, has been cap
tured
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
Randolph-Maco
to Open Sept. Is
A~rrangereuts For Free Housing OF
students Army Training Corps De-
lays Opening of Ashland College.

Especial {, h -Rfehraend ISirginianf
Ashland, Va. Sept. 3-On account of
hanges incident to training, housing
and subsistence OF the members of the
students army training corps at RAN
dolph-Macou college. the opening has
been placed for September IS.
The college will house the men in
the corps in the existing dormitories
as far as possthte and one OF the larger
houses is being remodeled for A mess
hall. The curriculum of the college will
be adapted to the Immediate needs OF
the war and such members as are
necessary to accomplish this Will he
added to the faculty.
by the last ruling of the war de-
pa students who are in the stu
dents army training corps at Ran
dolph-Macon will be at no expense for
their education while at college. The
government furnishes everything . and
pays all tuition fees, board, room rent
and in addition. gives the pay of a
soldier. $40 n month.
There never has been given such an
opportunity to young men to get an
education and at the same time, do
what the government thinks the largest
service to the country. From pres
manifestations. the colleges having the
s. A. r. c. will not be able TO take all
who apply. SO those who wish to
enter Randolph-Macon ould act at
oOra
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
WHITMAN APPEARS
FAR IN THE LEAD

New York. Sept, AT midnight
tonight Governor Whitman. appeared
TO he carrying Greater New Aork by
"A vote of two 10 one over Attorney
General Lewis. for the Republican
g-uhernatefiaI nomination. Reports
from various upstate points indicated
a still! greater Lead for the governor.
In the Democratic contest. h re-
port available at this hour showed
that Alfred r. Smith, president Of al
dermen and the choice of the Sara
toGa unofficial convention. running
even farther ahead Of William Church
Osborn than Whitman was ahead OF
Lewis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
GASOLINE
BY 100 PER CENT

Washington, Sept 1.-The patriotic
srespoase OF the American motorist to
tthe.appeaS OF DR.. Garfield. federal fuel
administration, to conserve gasoline by
k~refraintng from Sunday motoring ir
thS territory eagt Of the Mississippi
bgfver, was virtually leo per cent tht
first Sunday. according to reports re-
kcatved by tho administration today,
fthe. nrr working day since the appeal
SbecMme operative.
T am greatly gratined.- aid DR.,
lEarfaad, "hy this voluntary sacrifice
given so readily n unauestfoningly
1T simply shows what the American
people can do in a patriotic way when
urged by a m patriotic pur-
hpose.
IF the response next Sunday n as
tCo1npsate as We expect Il to be, in o n
Adertng the splendid showing made
the frst Sunday. there certainly will
he no. need for any order INK no
anxiety for the conservation we mus
shave for overseas"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
HOOVER DISCUSSES FOOD
SITUATION ON FRIDAY

Washington. Sept. 3,-Fvery state
in the Union will be represented at 4
conference Wednesday and Thursday
of federal food administrators for tho
discussion with Herbert Hoover Of the
new conservation plan.
Mr.. Hoover will outline the work
accomplished during his reeeht.trip to
europe, including the results obtain
ed during re meetings In ondon of
the food controllers of the allied coun-
tries.
1t r. expected that the following
subjects viii be discussed:
New wheat and other cereals pro-
gram, meal program. sugar distribu-
ton. price and distribution of -four,
price and distribution of mill foods,
cotton seed and products. and many
matters relating to the food admin
istration organization throughout the
country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
Recognition Of Czecho-S lovaks
Formally Made By United States
Is Considered Belligerent Government and Relations With De-
facto Leaders Will be Made for Prosecuting War Against
Common Foe-Germany and Austro- Hungary.

Washington, Sept. Formal
recognition Of the Czecho-Slovaks
as a helligerent government. and
Of the Czecho-Slovak national
council as the defacto govern
ment, was made today by the
United States.
This government. according to Sec
retry Of State ~Lansing's announce
naent, VIII now enter formally into
relations with the defacto government
for tbs purpose of prosecuting the war
against the onmon foe-Germany
and Austria-Huntary
The recognition of this country goes
farther than the previous recognition
OF Great Britain, France and italy,
for it recognizes not only the Czecho-
Siovaks as q nation. but also their
army and governing body. In fact. ii
IN a sweeping blow at Austria-Hun-
gary and Germany and practically
commits this country TO the disnlem-
b%erTnert Of the former empire.
4 The announcement of the state de-
partment also was taken TO indicate
the first step in the fuifllrnent Of the
presidents promise that the freedom
of oppressed peoples must. and will.
be established by this war. II was
noon today when Secretary Lansing
received Professor T. g, Masaryk.
president of the Czecho-Slovak IA
tional council and cou1rnander in chief
OF the Czech armies. at the state de-
partment and informed him of the
step taken by the United States. Only
one more important beiligerent re-
mains to recognize the Czecho-S1ovaks.
1t Is Japan. Its recognition Is now
expected in the near future.
Far-reaching possibilities are ex-
pect ed from the action OF the United
States In extending the official hand
of friendship to a people. now under
the heel OF Austria-Hungary. but OF
thousands are Sighting the
cause; Of .tfrss Aries all the way from
South Central Europe 10 y~tadfvostok.
Recognition by a power of the
prestige Of this nation. officials be-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04

Washington Sept. a--The revenue
fhny o0c3nlIy estimated TO, produce
ftx.isc.4a2.0a in twelve months FOL
hyvfur Its passage. WAS In
sthe house to-day by Chairman Kitchfn-
| OF the ways and means committee II
krepreceuts the unanimous Judgment
LOT the twerty-three OF the
financing the war.
Consideration of he bni will he
-snmmm,red In the HOUSE Friday and
fx4A run with saturday OF nexf Wee.
hvhen Mr. kitcHfn hopes to ne able to
ssbtain the nnal vote. No opposition
iof. any consequence Is likely 10 be
SnaSe to the bill. but many of the
kmem bers Of the committee as well ms
Lcther m<xm hers OF 0he frouas. have
Laxked m be henrd nn some OF its pro
WILSON'S
+, The hu win hit every ~pocAntoook.
Stax practically every industry and levy
tuuor every form of business and &C
Eeupation Of the people Of the United
Estates. II Is Ihe stinest tzxafon hA
LevU presented to the penSAe~ Out It's
baasihcattoo In found n The nscfssass
Eof the t1res-<h~ carrying an OF the
E.rnr and t1aa pxyrnent OF the mounting
upussee Of the United States govern
fn1ent
Many sources and objects OF taxa
Non In the bill are new 10 the people
LOT this country. Such as these are the
k10 per eenl tax on clothing, on ear
p>tA picture frames travelling equip
Snent. umbrellas, kimonos n foot
wear. Owners win pay a tax of 10
peY cent ON their automobiles. In add
kion to the manufacturers tax of + per
keent, and rhey will have to contribute
two cents on every gallon OF gasoline
kueed for running the . r Pianos.
fY4po ORGANS, electric fans. bathing
k1ui2 f1~rs~scuipture. paintings. yachts
kn6motoxboats are some OF h other
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
M N
ARE IN FULL RETREAT

London, Sept. 3.-Stunned by
the cave-in of the Wotan switch
line. which was the Gibraltar OF
their whole western defenses. the
Germans arc tonight rctrcadng In
haSe-and at some points In con-
fusion-along the stxty-hyc- mile
front from Ypres TO the Canal Du
Nord aear Peronne. with only hero
and there a PrussAan guard unit
fighting 10 the last ditch. prefer
ring death I surrender.
They have abandoned Lens. once
the gem of Frances BLACK belt" The
ruins OF the coal city still reek with
gas. The British are marking time
in the western outskirts. waiting till
The ~shamhles is healthier ground to
accny,
Queant. the southern hinge OF tho
switch line 10 in F~'t'sh hands.
, Flanders. the British and Amer
icars are in Wulverghem, at the foot
eft Mnssin$ ridge. in Estaires. eve
and a half miles southwest Of Ar
nteHtieres, and in Rtch~hcurS-st ST
Vast. two miles west Of Neuve-
.Chapelle. where the bones OF thou
lands Of Canadian n Australian he
roes-the flower of the FIRST hum
dred thousand"-are awaiting ven-
geance.
Due west OF St. Quentin. the cen-
trial hastinn of the main German ds-
Tense system to which the Teutons
are now falling back. the French have
crossed the Somme at Epenancourt.
four and a half miles northeast Of
Nestle. Further south. the French are
across the Canal Du Nord and have
bitten themselves into the outskirts
If Genvrv. two miles north OF Noyon.
1900 in Two Days. y
Between them. the French sand the
oners in two DAYS. the British APP
p~roxin,ately $1,000 and the French
the balance.
The allied attacking line Is now $50
miles long. from the region Of Ypres'
10 that of Scissors.
ne great battle is divided into six
sections, alternating blows, being
struck by Foch with that mervefouU
sustained energy and precision that
mark his novel system OF aggressive
warfare.
Lille. Douai. Cambria. St Quentin.
IA Fere and Laon are the big bases of
the line toward which the Germans
are now staggering in front of
whfN alone they a avert q rekT4At=
to the Mouse before winter.
i'raight toward each OF these bull
warks the British and French have
been driving for weeks now. and
every day has brought them 1enAe
ingly closer To their respective goals
The Somme-Canai-Du-Nord front u
merely a stop-gap line, which In Al.
ready broken by the French ~succesae1
from Lille to Laon. therefore, the de-
eisive battle will presently be fouohtsss
Menace Many Basea.
Tonight tho aNfas raerar the ~
u German bases as follows:
British AM American troopa ~
Richebourg-St- Vast are thiyeolD
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04

'S "taS Nn'"ie mo merry StrenEth
~ "itAef W AeFoii ti4at now ourns
- Ita"s pa''S o. austria ~ not only
aNes !" Heaf1eh those C1echs VINO
snHe' tyranny, out also
'~rtHstaehs me Ties that bind the
saws aus" Impressed eN TIE cen
tiai po"efS Ia inc NATIONS OF the
e"tente-
ONteidls peIleNe 'he recognition Will
naFs an important nearing on the
oilsh question: "hlcn at present is
Oh Haeeh concern 20 the TWO emperors
IN extending Secretary
'duslnE sara:
me AioVak peoples
having taken up arms against the
'erfhah ana austrian empires.
anu having placed organized
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
Postal Airpla1es
Make a Record
Fifteen Machines in Use During Au-
gust and Not One Scnt to Shop for
- RepairS-Two Forced Landings

Washington. Sept 3-Reaiiy re-
marknble records in aviation have
been made by the CARRIERS employed
In the MIR mail service w Wash
ing.on, Philadelphia and New York
In the month of August. in whrh
there were twentv-seven flying days
for the carriers, not q OF the fifteen
planes In use WAS latd up IN Inc shop
for repairs. nor WAS there an accident
which caused serious delay.
In the report for the month just
issued by the postmaster general, 1t Is
recorded that tho total possible miles
Of fight for the air mail carriers on
this route was 1881. OF which 1887
miles were actually completed Try the
postoffice air1nen, One hundred and
eight legs OF the journey were covered
with only two forced landings The
total weight of mail carried was b.S19
pounds.
One Of the forced landings caused
q delay of seven minutes, and the
other a delay of less thar ten minutes,
The first was within four miles OF
Belmont Park. the Long Island land
ing, at the end of a trip. 1t was caused
by a break OF the magnetic shaft
The other forced landing was made
on a flight where fog and haze OBJ
scured the ground and for the pur-
pose OF picking UP the course because
the com pass failed to work.
The report attributes the absence
OF accidents to the rigid maintenance
system enforced on all the postal
operation fields, and Soe on to say:
During the first ten days of the
month the routes were flown by Lieu
tenants Edgerton. Kilgore. Bonzal.
Webb. Culver and Miller without a
htt v,ta- ~ cVonl tnudDU 1iur
the last twenty days of the month the
routes were operated by the civilian
flyers Of the p~ostofflce department.
The perfect score were made by
Aviators Max Miller and f. v. Gard
ner. Aviators Maurice Newton and
Robert Shanks. on the Philadelphia
end OF the route, each had one forced
landing. giving them a OF %
per cent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04

New York. Sept 3.-John n. Ryan
has resigned As president of the
anaconda Copper Mining company, it
was announced here today. following
4 meeting or the cornpany-s directors.
in order that he may devate-h his en-
tire time to his work as director OF
he air service for the government.
ir. Ryan is succeeded as president
of the Anaconda by c. r. Kelly. for
merly of Butte, Mont. Mr.. Ryan is an
officer and directo OF many other
large Industrial and financial institu-
tons. 1t was reported in Wall street
today that he will resign from all.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
GRUNDY SUCCEEDS
ALDERMAN GILMAN
Lee Ward Official Retires From
Board Because of Ill
Health.
RETURN OLD OFFICERS
Adams Succeeds Himself as
President Broad of Alder
men-Peters Begins
Seventh Term.

With little forTnaiity, and ac-
coInpanied by a number OF bright
Lttk. speeches, the reorganization
OF city council was perfected yes
hrday evening, by the recollection
of the old presiding officers, and
the election OF Colonel Barton
IL Grundy to fill the vacancy oc-
caeioied by the resignation Of
Alderman W. j. Gilman.
A committee to prepare ordi-
nances To conform with the new
system rs provided for in Tie new
charter, will bc named, under a
resolution adopted by both
branches. and under suspension OF
the rules resolutions giving the
Medical College of Virginia per-
mission tn use the old FORD lot for
such housing purposes as may be
necessary for the students army
training school, n giving Rich
mond college permission to erect
Il mess hail ON the vacant lot mt
the old campus of the college at
Broad and Lorubardy streets wcre
adopted.
Happy Occasion,
The meeting OF zach branch prov
&c pleasing. The new members
Alderman W. S. White, and Alderman
Joseph +. Nunually. and Councilman
Thonas l. Morton, We're given the
glad hand OF fellowship. and eukcgies
were delivered over the retiring mem
Der from Lee ward, Alderman W. J.
Gilman.
City Clerk Mcdowell performed the
record of making TWO distinct and
separate speeches IN calling tire two
bodies together, and delightful non1i-
mating talks were made by those who
named the officers.
The new presidents did not name
committees. but wLl do so, 1,
Sc believed, at meetings TO be called
probably eaxfy mex week. Upon rbs
narnhag of the courmit tees. those
bodies VIII assemble for orgsutzntion
and viii start business
In calling the common council to-
grther. Clerk Mcdowell referred to
The fact that the coming ssssdong OF
city oouncfl would prove one of the
city. and he fen that the city's tn
would be properly taken csre
of Try the men who had been chosen
by h people to represent Them.
English Ncrninates Peters.
Councilman Edgar b English. OF
Clay ward. in a beautiful speech. full
Of watory and eumpinn entnry terms
ard with References to the sxupertance
cffiekeni handling OF tire resrrs OF
government. especially during these
times. nominated r. l. Peters.
Of Clay ward. for the position Of presn-
dent OF common council. The sperch
was received with applause by the
members and the few citizens pres
ent. No other nsne~ beng mem
Clerk Mcdowell declared the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04

1t is no longer a question whether
the peace Of the allies armies can be
kept M. The presence Of reserves be
hind the British. French and Ameri-
cans in ample numbers is q guarantee.
military experts say, that there viii be
no slowing Town of the forward move
uent. ( .sg aH4
Incidentally II is pointed cut. that
troops from the United States are
eyerYw hera- on the Hartt.-eehter-an ana
south of the line Of battle facing the
Htnfenhurg ftue- statement OF
the United States army authorities a
few days ago that the Hindenburg line
was untenabIe has been demonstrated
not only by the capture Of the north
ern end Of the line, hut by the carry
Ing of the -ruch-vauuted irresistible
Drocourt-Queant sector. which is the
most important factor in the opera
tions OF the past t~wentv-four hours.
The other highly Significant item
Of the official news to the war de-
partment Is that The American
troops have continued to advance
north Of the Aisne. ain spite Of
strong resistance of the enemy"
and have taken the village Of
Tcrny Soruy.
Take ST. P~risoners.
In his message reciting the exploit
Of the Americans in this sector. Cen
eral %Pershing says;
in the operations of yesterday
tMondav) in his region. our troops
captured 5T2 prisoners. two 1o5-calihre
guns and seventy-eiEht machine guns"
The capture of prisoners and guns
shows that the American troops made
a dash with the bayonet and captured
outright the whole German position
at -Terny Sorny.
General Pershing also notes that the
A - a fA.lr a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04

The corrected list Of casualties. re-
ported last night. adds the name OF
Lieutenant Franklin A. Harwood. 81
this city. He was at first reported az
Killed in action. The correction says
Ado casualty correction to casualty
iist-Previouslv reported killed in ac-
ton. now reported rounded Lieuten-
Franklin Harwood. Richmond.
Va"
This information was ascertained
here some time ago, and came as a re-
lief 10 hundreds of friends OF Lieu
tenant HARDWOOD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
AUGUST WEATHER sETA TWO
TEMPERATURE RECORDS

August set two new records in tenn
,perature ut Richmond. showing the
highest and lowest figures noted since
1S80. On the 6th. the official ther-
.mometer showed 107 degrees; on the
1eth. IS degrees. The mean tempera-
ture fer the month was IS. barely
,one4hAH degree above normal The
record for the year shows an accumu-
,lated defciency of s7S degrees. a daily
average OF 1.6 degrees.
Precipitation was only ATS inches.
compared with Al as normal: but
the precipitation for the year IL still
III Inches above norma.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
REVENUE MEASURE
HITS EVERY PURSE
IN ENTIRE NATION
House Will Con
sideration of War
Tax Friday.
NEXT WEEK
Opposition Not Expected
But on Details Mem
bers Likely to Make
Suggestions.
VOTE NEXT WEEK
HxKEIDk.N-T WILL PAY
$.t,595 INCOME TAX

Washington, Sept. 3.-Prc~iient
Wilson'S income tax on his 8 900
salary vaIl be S2A-5ss under the
new revxnlue hfil introduced IN the
hosrse today. All other federal
officials, as well as those holding
state and municipal offices. who
hxye been exempt under previous
laws. viii be called upon to pay
under the new bill.
The president is entitled 10 an
exemption of 5000 on account or
being married. His income tax
viii De computed as follows.
Normal Tax-Stx per cent on
$4,000. $2so; IL per cent on
$4,000. sS.2so. Total normal tax.
$3.50.
supertax-~Two per cent on So
$500. $50. J pei cent on $500,
s7s. Z per cent on s.. 600. $3.50;
10 per cent on 5000 $500: Is Per
cent on $4,000. $500 20 per
cent on sle.oao. s2.seo; as per
cent On $4,000. s7.ad6, 81 per
cent on $4,000. :3.2oo IS per
cent on $4,000. sa.soo; ~ per
cent on 5000. Sesio0- Total
surertax. s1s.of5. Total OF both
taxes, $2a.a9b.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
yIRGINIA's HONOR LIST.

The casualty list as srnt out by
the war department. for publication
this morning. contains n follow
ing Virginians:
Clarence r. Widdificld. Lynch
burg: killed In action.
Fred Scott, II. +. d.. Herndon;
wounded. degree undetermined.
Richard NJ. Moore, Stratton;
wounded. degree undetermined.
William II. Riley. Shradcrs:
wounded. degree undetermined.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
NO ACTION ON VESLE
FRONT FOR "a HOURS

With the Americans or the Aisne-
yesle Front, Sep. 3-There has been
no activity on the Ves'e front in the
past twenty-four hours. except for
German aerial accommodating. How
ever, fires and explosions between the
Nesie and the Ai>ae, AS we'll rs the
enemys anxiety TO maintain twenty
two bridges across the Aisne. indicate
the Germans fear they may be
forced IN retire. These bridges are
rontcarv and Curry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
CRISIS NOT EXPECTED
WITHIN FORTNIGHT

Madrid. via Paris. sept. 3.-Th~
cabinet adjourned tonight. Pre-
micr Date caused the press to he
Informed that foreign Affairs were
NOT during the pro-
traeted meeting. No Developments
In the crisis with Germany are cx-
pe~ted until possibly n fortnight
hence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
Murray Wins Championship.

Forest Hills. Sept. s.-R. Lndley
Murray. of California. won the nation
al singles ennis championship, IN
the Clay courts here this afternoon.
defeating William T. Tilden. H.. of
Philadelphia. Murray captured the
title by winning three straight sets
from his tall Pennsylvania rival. s-3.
fl. T-5.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-04
AMERICAN TROOPS ARE AT EVERY CENTRE OF ACTIVITY;
NOW AT SCENE OF HARDEST FIGHT IN EARLY DAYS OF WAF
TRANSPORT EGO, 900 MEN IN THE
MONTH OF AUGUST TO EUROPE

London, Sept. 3-American navy headquarter S an
nounced tonight that nearly 260 1000 men were transport
ed during August, one third of this total in American
ships.
During the second quarter of the year, the statement
says, -d~estFeyeFs from one American base escorted t2f
troop conveys, aggregating 773 ships, and III merchant
conveys consisting altogether of 1868 ships.