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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
GARFIELD GREETS
FUEL ADMINISTRATION

Washington, Jan. 1.--Fuel admins
traitor Garfield today sent this New
Years message to the field organiza-
ton OF the Fuel Administration:
please accept my hearty good
wishes for the new year and my an
probation of your kind support. ]
am confident that with patience. co,Ir-
age and united effort we will be able
to achieve results which will be of
great service to our country in It's
present crisis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
NEW ROCHELLE LIQUOR
MEN WANT TO SELL

Albany. n. Y. Jan. 1.--Lquor dealers
Of New Rochelle have gone into court IN
an effort to have rescinded the order OF
State Excise Commissioner Cissons clos
Ing saloons and bars in that city, accord
ing to word reaching here today
The Cry order was issued Dec II when
Ned Rochelle was crowded with recruits
who could not be accommodated at For,
Slocum. across the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
BRITISH MUSEUM
FOR AIR BOARD

London, Jan. 1.-The Star says the
government has taken over the Brit
ish Museum to be used as offices for
the Air Board
The British Museum, which was
founded IN 1883. contains antiques.
drawings. prints and library OF more
than 100000 volumes besides numer-
Gus valuable manuscripts and char
tiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
RED CROSS RECEPTION
TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

All Atlantic Port, Jan. Three nun
dred Serbians who left American farms
and factories to form an American
Serbian detachment to fight against ing
Austro-Cermans in the Balkans arriv-
ed here today from Chicago Oh then
way to Europe
The meE who were in uniform Wer4
rendered reception by the Red Gross
An American flag, comfort kit. STooieh
socks and sweaters were presented 70
each of the Serbfans-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
NORFOLK LOSES THREE
STORES BY EARLY FIRE

Norfolk, Va, Jan. Fire early today
destroyed three stores On CRANKY street
In the center Of Norfolks business Sec
ton and later spread to the Monticello
hotel. Ffremen were hampered by In
tense cold and insufficient water pressure,
At 10 o'clock the fire seemed to be I'M
ger control and it appeared the lower part
Of the Monticello hotel would be saved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
POLISH RECRUITS
REACH FRANCE

Washington. Jan. 1.-The first contin-
gent of Polish recruits recruited In Amer
lea for service with the Allies has land.
ed safely in France, it was announced
tonight by Col. James Martin Of tho
French military mission.
The unit, composed entirely OF men
graduated from the Polish training camp
at Niagara Falls. will be attached to the
Polish forces now fighting on the west
front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
FRENCH TAKE
GERMAN CAPTIVES

Paris. Jan l.-"Spirited artillery
fighting occurred in the Champagne in
the region Of the Butte On Mesnil."
SAYS today's official communication.
"A German raid on Our. small pests
southeast Of Beaumont was without
result We took prisoners -es4-- ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
iF CORN FALLS

Hoover Believes New York Milk Price,
Should Be Lowered
washington. Jan. LIN sppsovin9 milk
prices fixed by the federal milk commits
sion In New York City. Food Admins
rfa1of Hoover said tonight that II gov
eminent operation OF the railroads results
In relieving the tranlc congestion so sum
cient cars can be returned to tho coz,
Delt the price Of corn to the con.pr.-
should fall rapidly with a result,n~ a.
crease in milk prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
Griffith. and pevsnsy p..x

Akron. Ohio, Jan. Johnny Grit
le,bs md Bryan powney fought q ter.
r;eo ,e-ro,,nd draw here this afternoon.
49,, wv xere badly cut up At the en6
OF the battle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
Lewiston Polo w;,...

Lewiston Polo Winner
AT Standardization, S; Portland
f.
At Lowell tafternoon)-LoweI 4.
Providence. 6. Evening--Lowell. &.
Providence. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02

90 kansas City Mo.-Dec. q. w, B. Mar.
slon' Formerly OF Maine. fSA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02

career. Nictrola selections were also
enjoyed by the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
RAILROAD LABOR ID ASK INCREASE OF WACESAT ONCE All Classes of Employees Feel That They Should Re ceiye More From the
 Government

Washington, January 9.-IIigher wages will be asked of the railroad administra- tion soon by nearly all classes of or ganized railroad labor. It was learned today that many pending wage disputes will be transferred to the government frcm railway executives boards and in other cases new demands will be formu- lated for presentation to Director General McAdoo. who probably will deal with them through investigation boards.
 Strikes are not contemplated by any organization, it is said, and wage ques- tions will not be put up to the director general as demands Railroad labor lead CTS are represented as not seeking to take advantage of government operation to press for more pay, but rather as pointing out the necessity of wage in- creases to keep employees from being at- tracted to other industries
 Up to the present the only general de- mands for wage increases considered by Director General McAdoo are those pre- scented by the four railway brotherhoods and the switchmen's union, whose presi- dent, s. E. Heberling, conferred with Mir. McAdoo today. The brotherhoods' case will be investigated by a board of four to be named by the director gen eral tomorrow and he also may ask this body to inquire into the switchmen's de-. mand. which is being considered by a committee of railway executives repre- senting all roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Dallas, Texas, Bremen Go on Strike and Mayor
 Orders Out Home Guards

Dallas. Tex, January 9.-Approxi- mately 150 of the 176 members of the Dallas city fire department went on strike at o'clock this evening and 600 members of the Dallas Home Guards have been ordered by Major Joe E. Law ther to assemble as precaution against possible disorders. The strike was caused by the suspension today of 2 firemen who refused to withdraw from a newly organized firemen's union, which is atfil- lated with the American Federation of Labor.
 One hundred and fIrty members of the home guard, a semi military organiza- tion, were tonight assigned to duty as firemen at the various stations. They will be under supervision of experienced firemen, who did not join the strikers, The other members of the guard were split into three squads to remain on duty in shifts, eight hours to each shift
 The trouble started at noon when Con- missioner Wifrey suspended 21 firernen at Fair park station because of their refusal to resign from the newly organ zed fremen's union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
NO WARNING GIVEN

Bristol Eng, January 9-The hos pital ship Rewa was torpedoed without warning an hour before midnight, Janu- ary 4, and sank within an hour. Ac- cording to custom the vessel was lighted up after dark Friday evening so that there could be no possibility of subma- rines mistaking her identity.
 The torpedo struck the vessel with a terrific crash and was so effective that there was no chance of saving her. Over 55 persons were on board, including 30 bed-ridden and number of soldiers suf- fering from malaria.
 The lights on the hospital ship were put out by the force of the explosion and the wounded and sick had to grope about in the dark for their clothing. Many of them were unsuccessful in their effort and had to leave the ship without clothing. While in the boats and on rafts they had little or no protection from the piercing cold wind.
 All the patients, the ships staff and the members of the crew with the excep- tion of three Lascars who were killed by the explosion, were safely rescued from the boats and rafts. They had hardly left the Rewa, which was sink ing on even keel when the steamer sud- denly plunged forward and disappeared. The rescued men were two hours adrift before they were' picked up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
National Shoe Retailers Want Women to Wear
 Low Cuts and Spats

Chicago, Januarq 9.-Low shoes and spats for women were advocated to- day by members attending the con- vention of the National Shoe Retail CTS association as a war measure to conserve leather. John J. O'Connor of Chicago was elected president of the association to succeed A. c. McGowin of New York,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE CONTROL OF
 O|L INDUSTRY SOON

Washington, January 9.-The gov ernment is preparing to take control of the oil supply under the fuel ad- ninistration. \ man has been selected to takc charge and his name will be made public with the announcement of the governments decision.
 It is understood that the govern ments plans arc not fully matured and will not be until the new ap- pointee makes an investigation. lii censsng of the oil industry from the wells to the wholesaler is conteH- plated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
GROUP AT MIDNIGHT; WELL IN
 MORNING

"A few nights agosone of my patrons had a small child taken with croup about midnight" writes M. T. Davis Bearsville, w. Va. They came to my store and got a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Before morning the child was entirely recovered. The fathers name is c. C. Craven" Isn't it unwise to experiment with unknown cough medicines when you can get the genu- inc Foley's Honey and Tar? Best for coughss colds, croup and lagrippe. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
All Factions of Politics
 Indorse Wilson's Address

Washington, January 9.-Senator Lewis after a call at the White House today, said the President has received express sions of approval of his message from every faction of politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Arouscs the Liver and Purifies the
 Blood

The Old Standard general strengthen- Ing tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. arouses the liver to action. drives Malaria out of the blood and builds up the system. For adults and children. COG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Shortage of Fuel Causes
 Opelika Schools to Close

Opelil1a, January 9.-All of the pulp lie schools, including the county high school of this city, have been closed for nearly three weeks due to the lack of coal. Fuel has been promised the school authorities and it is hoped that the schools will be able to re- open Monday, January IT,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
MADE NOTE OF STATEMENT


 While the President was talking ono of the members made a note of what he said The President took a pencil and said he would put it in writing himself ar< the statement later was dictated to White House stenog- rapher.
 Woman suffrage leaders. elated over the Presidents action, issued state ments tonight by the dozen. Mrs. Car rie Chapman Catt. president of the National American Woman Suffrage association said
 "We are thrilled by the Presidents statement. Most of all do we appre- ciate his setting forth that the pass age of the amendment is an act of right and justice at this time to ths women of the world. The Presidents statement is the most important he had yet made on the suffrage ques- tion, and coming when it does ranks as war utterance with the state- ment of Premier Lloyd George, MT. Asquith and the premier of Canada OH this same subject"
 Miss Alice Paul, head of the wom- ans party, who with others served jail sentenced and went on a hunger strike for so-called picketing of the White House in behalf of the suffrage amendment. said
 u IS ullLlcull to express our Sfall- f1cation at the Presidents stand For four years we have striven to secure his support for the national amend ment, for we knew that this and per haps 1t alone would insure us suc- cess.''
 The House begins debate tomorrow on the Raker resolution for submis- sion of the Susan B. Anthony consti- tutiona1 amendment to the states un- der ar agreement to end general de- bate at o'clock in the afternoon. A vote probably will be reached early in the evening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Attorney M. B. Grace
 to Oppose Huddleston

NJ. B. Grace, Birmingham attor- ney with offices in the Jefferson County Bank building, makes the announcement that he will be candidate for congressman from the Ninth congressional district and will measure lances with the incumbent, George HuddIeston. In letter to the congressman am nouncfng his candidacy, MT. Grace issues a challenge for discussion of the important issues in joint debate. He also states that Hud- dleston is more sOciaiistic than democratic and is out of sympathy with the administrations. He takes the congressman to task for fail ing to support the federal amend ment.
 NIT. Grace has issued n somewhat lengthy platform in which he ad- vccates full support of the ad- ministration, national prohibition, the right of labor to organize, dis z approval of socialistic legislation and many other important and vital measures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. January 9.-Forecast for Alabama; Fair Thursday; somewhat colder south portion; Friday. fair.
 Georgia Fair. somewhat colder Thurs day; Friday fair.
 Mississippi; Fair Thursday: somewhat colder extreme south portion; Friday, fair.
 Tennessee: Fair Thursday and Friday; little change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Local Data

For the 2f hours ending at p. m. January g. 1918:
 Highest temperature .................. 4 Lowest temperature ..................... 3 Mean temperature .................,.... 4 Normal temperature ............s...... 4 Deficiency in temperature since Jan
 uary ......................... S Rainfall. ....................... II Total rainfall since January 1 .. & Deficiency in rainfall since January .5' Relative humidity a. m. .............. & Relative humidity 12 noon ........... 6 Relative humidity ' D. m. .............. '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
DEATHS

Mrs. Mary A. wyatt--Ased 92, died yesterday at the Octavia White Home. Funeral services over the remains will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from Jnins' chapel In- tern,ent will follow in Elmwood cemetery.
 Bessie yirgin'a POnders-Aged 2 months. died yesterday aa the tam- fly residence, i122 Thomas street Remains will be shippel to Taila- dega for interment by Johns Charles w. Wati1ins--Aged S4 6icd at Jacksonville Fla, Tuesday. Funeral services over the remains w,ll he conducted this morn.n.y at 1e.20 o'clock from the residence, i116 Huntsville avenue. Intermcn- wil fellow at Forest Hil. cemetery Johns in charge
 Mrs. Aurc1ia Mckenxie-Aged 61 died Monday at the family residence, 121S North Thirty -second street. Funeral services over the remains were held yesterday from the residence with interinent at Elmwood cemetery. Lise Loy in charge.
 l.. Davis-Aged @. died last night at the family residence at Fairfield. Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later. He is survived by one niece. Miss Harriet Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
NO STATEMENT ISSUED

the view that suffrage was q question to be determined by the individual states and not by federal action.
 NO STATEMENT ISSUED
 No statement was forthcoming from the White House tonight to explain his present stand. Members of Con- gress who participated in the confer ence, however, said the President told them he still believed that the proper and orderly way of dealing with the question was to permit each state to take it's own action. but in view of conditions now existing in the United States and the world generally he felt free to advise submission of a federal amendment to the states.
 POLICY NOT PRINCIPLE
 In emphasizing this view he is said to have declared that the United States as a leader in the great family of na- tions cannot disassociate itself from the family and cannot be reactionary on any great world question. When his callers talked of the state rights issue, the President is said to have told them he did not feel this compli- cated the situation at all; that suftra se was a policy and not principle. He pointed out that the federal constitu- tion now deals with the qualification
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
BRITISH HOSPITAL SHIP SENT DOWN
 BY SUBMARINE
Gcontinued from Page One,

vessels in the English chanel and cer- tain other waters. The British dis continued special marketings of hos pital ships on the ground they were merely rendered conspicuous thereby and were more liable to attack. Last September King Alfonso of Spain in- tervened and succeeded in obtaining an agreement from the belligerents for the free movement of hospital ships within specified areas.
 The torpedoed vessel probably was the British steamship Rewa 1908 tons gross and 456 feet long. She was built in 1906 and owned in Glasgow and has been in the service of the British government.
 The Bristol channel is an arm of tlfe Atlantic extending into the southwest ern part of Great Britain between Wales and the southwestern counties of England.
 Cardiff, Wales, January 9--Most of the survivors of the Rewa were land ed at Swansea Many of them were without clothing of any kind. The wounded were removed immediately to a hospital.
 The torpedo which sank the Rewa went directly through the Red Cross painted on her side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10

of electors and prescribes the qualif- cation of those entitled to vote for members of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
WOULD NOT VOLUNTEER

The President is said to have replied that while he had felt it was not proper to send for members or to volunteer his advice he was glad of the opportunity that the visit of the delegation gave him. He indicated that -e had not felt at liberty to go beyond the party platform which hau declared woman suffrage to be a state issue. until changed conditions made it necessary.
 Representative Taylor spoke of the King of Belgium's advocacy of wom- an suffrage, of how New England was pledged to it and probably France. The President said the gov ernor general of Canasa, who had luncheon with him today. told him Canada was going to have woman suffrage.
 Any member of Congress opposed to woman suffrage under any circum stances. the President said, ought not to vote other than his convictions, but his own opinion was that this was the time to vote for the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
PRESIDENT WILSON THROWS INFLUENCE
 TO AID w o M E N
 PASS AMENDMENT
Continued from Page one)

the view that suffrage was question to be determined by the individual states and not by federal action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
CELEBRATIONS PERSONAL

All of the members who went to the White House were democrats and most of them supporters of the amendment but there were several uncommitted. In the delegation were Representatives Raker of California, Taylor of Colorado. Barkley and Can trill of Kentucky, Hayden of Arizona, Gregg and Jones of Texas, Ayres of Kansas, Caraway or Arkansas, Mayes of Utah, Linthicum of Maryland and Brumbaugh of Ohio.
 After Mir. Baker had explained the object of the call each member told the President of the situation in his state One said the Presidents advice would aid him in determining the question and that many others were similarly situated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
.CROW- W-ELKHARTS AT
 DETROIT MOTOR CO.
Beautiful Cars Make Debut in City and Show Many
 Graceful Lines

Lawrence Pennington, president of the Detroit Motor Car company. stated yes terday that he expected to put the Crow Elkhart motor cars on the map in Ala bama, for the reason that this partic- ular make of car is Just what the peo- pie want now. It is high-class car, sold at moderate price and the up- keep Is so low that the motorist can not help but boost it. A glance at the Crow Elkart will satisfy your want for beauty of lines. and one with every de- sired improvement in power speed, ap- pearance and comfort.
 The specifications of the Crow Elk hart are equal to many cars double thesprice. It is carefully constructed car. built for long service, and should give the owner ultimate satisfaction. Crow-E Elk hart engineers did their thinking early and produced years ago a chassis that was fundamentally right. although many details have been refined and improved from time to time. Today the Crow EIkhart is known as one of the most substantial cars for its price and 1t is taking like wiidfire wherever it is be- ing shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
Save Those Tires!

Tho motorist who gives adequate attention to the condition and care of his tires need have no fear of cx- cessive expense for this part of his automobiles maintenance" states John P. Bowling, local manaker of the Fisk Rubber company.
 Wet rubber cuts moro readily than when dry. and during this muddy buddy season tires should be watched with special care. A cut or gash. caused oftentimes by contact with sharp stones or frozen roadbed, will surely cause damage If not properly treated. The only remedy is the prompt filling of the cut with gum rubber or filler" as 1t is called after thoroughly cleansing with gasoline and water.
 Fabric breaks and unusually deep cuts should be vulcanized. In nearly every locality can be found an expe- rienced tire repair shop, where the services of trained vulcanizers are available at small cost. The present day science of tire repairing is so we'll known to these men that a motorist is entirely safe in leaving the handling of such work in their hands. By, em- .ploying the services of a skilled vul- canizer on such work, and permitting him to frequently examine your tire equipment, many dollars of mileage value are easily saved"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

with my car I can visit every hamlet in the state where there are prospects of picking up some talent for my club I am even considering moving my ball club around the circuit in playing sea- son via motor cars.
 Not only does the car save me much time in scouting for players. but it is a more enjoyable way of travelling, and it enables me to reach the out-of-way places not touched by a railroad
 Last week I left Sacramento in my Dodge Brothers car and drove down to Pittsburg, where I understood there was some likely talent Then I journeyed over to another little hamlet about 20 miles distant then on to San Fran cisco.
 My present duties cause me to travel about the state like travelling salesman, and from observations have made. the majority of today's drummers get about their territory in motor cars rather than on passenger trains. If they have figured it up, like I have, they have found that travelling via automobile in- stead of steam roads simply doubles their time for transacting business and permits them to stay and close the deal instead of hurrying away to catch a train"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
GOODYEAR ISSUES
 TRUCK TIRE BOOK

X new addition to the motor trade literature of unusual interest to mo- tor truck owners is the booklet en- titled, "Goodyear Cord Tires for Mo- tor Trucks" now being distributed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber conn pany of Akron, o. This book will be mailed free upon application.
 The constantly increasing field for pneumatic cord tires for trucks makes 1t important that all truck owners be- come thoroughly familiar with the rec or6s and possibilities of pneumatic tires. And it Is with the hope that the message of these tires may be driven home that the new booklet is being issued It's story Is educational rather than argumentative or laudatory.
 Truck operators and engineers arc coming to realize that pneumatic tires often offer distinct advantages-even on heavy vehicles.@ Where street con- ditions are difficult, loads fragile. greater speed imperative and comfort able riding necessary, there is a grow ing tendency toward the use of single pneumatic tires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
HEARD ABOUT AUTOMOBILES HERE AND THERE
CAR GOOD SCOUT

services of a motor car for the best ball player in the country.