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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
SENATE INQUIRY
into WAR TO END
SECRETARY BAKER SOON TO
MAKE STATEMENT

WASHINGTON Feb. l2--The end
Of the Senate. Military Committees
investigation Of army war preparations
was in sight today when the inquiry
into the building of camps and canton
ments was continued with the office
ers of the quartermasters corps as
witnesses. The committee plans to
close the inquiry with this phase of
the activities, after hearing the state
ment within a few days by Secretary
Baker.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
new OWNERS AT
GREEK AMERICAN
NEW CONCERN OWNS BOTH CRYS
tai AND GREEk-AMERiC
RESTAURANTS.

The Greek restaurant
changed hands yesterday and as the
night fell a quiet transfer of power
was made and Alexander Chacknen,
who has been chief, boss, the man with
the smile, and the waiter to take the
order, turned over possession to the
new owners.
This morning when cu9omers began
dropping in, it was with considerable
amount of surprise that they found the
man from across the way in charge
George D. Costan Now the new bust
ness concern. Of which George is one,
owns both the Crystal and the Greek
American.
Two years ago, business rivalry
was started when the Crystal was es-
tablished that gave Cordele two of the
best appointed Greek restaurants in
the country They have remained just
that way and the new owners say they
intend to keep them in just the same
manner.
The new men who have interests
are F. Pappas, George Telos and Frank
Phreiadas. Alex Chacknen has not
announced his plans future but will
probably remain in Cordele. The con
sideration for the restaurant was said
to have been $6,3OOOO, and the pur-
chase price was all in cash.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
KING GEORGE Is
FOR PUSHING
WAR
SAYS COUNTRY MUST GO FOR
WARD TILL AN HONORA-
BILE PEACE CAN BE HAD

LONDON. Feb, 12.-In his speech at
the opening of parliament today King
George said the struggle had reached
the critical stage which demanded
more than ever the full use OF the coun
try's energies and resources.
Until recognition is offered of only
such principles as these upon which
an honorable peace can be concluded,
the King declared, it is the duty of the
British to prosecute the war with all
the vigor they possess.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
NEW ORLEANS HAS NO
MARDl RAS PROGRAM

NEW ORLEANS. Feb 12.-For the
first time since the war between the
states, New Orleans today failed to
celebrate Mardi Gras with the GUS
tomary festivities, masking and par
AIDES. The city authorities forbid the
masking on the ground that it might
permit the nenmies Of the nation to
commit unlawful acts while disguised.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
KELLY THANKS ALL
WHO WERE LOYAL
LOCAL FUEL ADMINS TRAITOR AP
PRECfATES LOCAL COOPER
ALTON.

J. r. Kelly, local fuel administrator,
expresses appreciation of the fine CO.
operation which the city gave in the
matter of observing fueless Monday
while il was in force.
He expresses the opinion that there
is a good supply of coal now in sight
and but urges strict economy in the
use of it and suggest that wood should
be used so long as it can be had.
Fuel Administrator Kelly wants to
swap off the job.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
I'TALI,,NS TORE Up
AUST IRAN
ATTACK
FIRE WAS TOO HOT FOR THE
AUSTRlANS

ROME. Feb. 12-The Austrians yes
terday renewed their attack on the
northern front west of Brenta river,
but were held back by the Italians.
The Austrian, columns were torn to-
pieces by the Italian fire.
Their attacks were stopped,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
DIXON LEAVES LOCAL
HOSPITAL FOR HOME

William A. Dixon. who several weeks
ago, was run over on the streets OF
Cordele AID sustained injuries which
took him % the local hospital, leaves
today and will go to Macon. He is
able to stir about and is on the road
to recovery.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
FIFTEEN MORE MEN
ACCOUNTED FOR
BRINGS TUSCANlA MISSING TO
325 MEN.

WASHINGTON, Feb l2.-The list OF
the Tuscania unaccounted for was re.
duced today by checking the number
of men who are sick and injured in
the hospitals of Ireland.
The fifteen were removed from the un
accounted for list. reducing it to three
hundred and twenty-five,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
HARRIS RESIGNS !.
FOR SENATE RACE
PLACED IN HANDS OF PRES:OER1
WILSON TODAY

WASHINGTON. Feb. -12,-Chair-
man w. j. Harris of the Federal Trade
Commission rendered his resignation
TO the President today. He will re-
turn to Georgia 20 run for the Senate
against Hardwick.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
INCOME TAX RETURN
LIMIT IS EXTENDED
EXCESS PROFIT TAXES, MUST
FILE REPORTS BY APRIL /.

Atlanta. Ga. Feb. IA new decis-
ion by the treasury department an
nounced in telegram received Sun
day by A. O. Blalock collector of in
ternal revenue, northern district of
Georgia. from Commissioner Roper, of
the internal revenue department at
Washington, extends the time for fill
ing income and excess profits tax re-
turns from March | to April l.
The telegram reads as follows:
Washington, d. c.
Blalock, Collector, Atlanta, Ga.
Treasury decision twenty-siX hun
bred fifty issued today extends time
for filing all income and excess pro
fits tax returns, including information
at sources to April 1.
ROPER,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
HUNS WANTS new
TRADE TERMS
TOO
DISCUSSED TRADE, SAME TIME
PEACE DISCUSSED

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-Negotiations
for the renewal of Russo-German trade
relations conducted at Brest-Litvosk
simultaneously with the discussions
of peace treaty, were reported upon
in recent issues of German papers
reaching this country. They show
the Bolsheviki unwilling to renew the
commercial treaties of eighteen nine
ty four and nineteen four which they
considered were forced upon Russia
during periods of financial depression.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
WILSON TO CALL in
(: BOTH PARTIES
TO INCLUDE DEMO-
GRATIS AND REPUBLICANS

: WASHINGTON, Feb. 12-President
Wilson will begin a series of confer
,ences tomorrow with congressional
leaders, both Democrats and Republi-
cans, on all phases of war legislation
The presidents move is regarded as the
first step toward calling the Republi-
cans actively into the war councils.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
N. Y. OBSERVES LINCOLNS
BIRTHDAY MANY MEETING

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE observ-
ance of Lincoln's birthday here is
marked by an unusually large number
of patriotic meetings.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
ENEMY RAIDERS
ARE DRIVEN OFF
ENGLISH GOT PRISONERS AND
MACHINE GUN ON RAID.

LONDON, Feb. ia hostile raid
ing party Nattacked one of our posts
last night northeast of Epehy, but was
driven off, the war office reports
Yesterday evening the Manchester
troops successfully raided the German
trenches west of Labasse and took
seven prisoners and machine gun.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
RUSSIA CONFIRMS
WAR WITHDRAWAL
OFFICIAL RUSSIAN STATEMENT
RECEIVED IN LONDON

LONDON. Feb. Confirmation of
the German report that Russia has
withdrawn from the war is contained
in an official statement received here
today.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
MARDI GRAS OFF AT MOBILE
IS ON AT PENSACOLA

MOBILE. Feb. Mobile failed to
observe Mardi Gras the first time in
fifty years, because of the war. Pen
sacola Florida is the only city in the
country observing Mardi Gras today.
Beautiful floats typlying the allied
nations is the principal feature OF the
celebration there.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12
PAGE OF VIRGINIA is "a
PUT ON TARIFF BOARD

Washington, Feb, 12.-The Preslden9
today nominated Thomas w. Page,
Of Virginia, as member of the
Tariff Board
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12

S. NJ. Davis, Commissioner Of
Reads and Revenues, Of Worth Co.,
afforded to business here yesterday.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-12

If i. wasn't for human nature ey-
arybody would be kind and consider
ate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
ROCK ISLAND ROAD SHOPMEN WALK OUT FOR HIGHER WAGES Employes Quit Work in Spite of Fair Promise
 of McAdoo NEW WAGE BOARD
 TO MEET AT ONCE Consideration of Demands of Men Will Be Hurried-Will Try to
 Settle Strike in Illinois
 Territory

Washington, May 3I.-Claims of mn- chinists and other railroad shopmen for higher wages thnn were allowed by Director General McAdoo's recent order will he one of the first qucs- tions to be considered by the board of railroad wnges and working condi- lions when 1t meets here tomorrow Tor the first time since It's creation.
 Hearings may be held. and wage scales for machinists in other industries ana lyzed, in an effort to make recommenda- tions for the modification of the wage order at the earliest possible moment The board was to have met Monday but on account of strikes of shoplnen at Silvis, Ill, on the Rock Island, and threats of similar walkouts elsewhere, the committed decided to meet earlier.
 News of the strike of Rock Island shop men was received today at the rail- road administration with evident disap- pointment. It had been believed that all employees would heed Director McAdoo's promise yesterday that further increases in wages might be made on recommenda- ton of the new wage board. Representa- tives of the railroad administration inn mediately were assigned to confer with the strikers in an effort to persuade them to return to work tomorrow morning.
 Thousands of railroad men tomorrow will receive higher pay for the first time under the director generals order. With in week the payments of back wages will begin.
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French Official Report

and have arrested all the enenys efforts, inflicting very severe losses. The enemy was unable to make any progress in this direction. On the other hand, the enemy has been able to win some ground to the west of the road from Soissons to Chateu- -Thierry and in the direction of this town he has passed Oulchy lle and Oulchey-le- Chateau.
 ADVANCE IN CENTER
 'In the center weak German forces have reached the north bank of the Marne between Charteves and Joulgonne. On our right the situation is unchanged as well as to the northwest and to the north of Rheims
 Eastern theatre, May 30: Greek troops, supported by French artillery. attacked enemy positions of great strength at Srka Di Legen, south of the Struma. Over the whole of the front of the at tackled aera, which measures 12 kilometres and 10 a depth of two kilometres, the infantry captured iif the first rush. the first position of the enemy, reaching all of their objectives and passing them at certain points. The enemy reacted strong ly with violent artillery fire and attempted west of Srka Di Legen a counter at
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
GERMAN SUBMARINE. .RAMMED BY LARGE BRITISH TRANSPORT
Enemy Craft Is Sunk While Lying in Wait for Ameri- cans Off the Irish
 Coast

An Atlantic Port May 31.--A German submarine lying in wait for transports carrying American troops was rammcu and sunk by large British transport off tho Irish coast during the second week in May, according to authentic informa- ton brought here today by an American returning from an important mission to. nglanG.
 i he ship which sunk the submarine Is one of the largest liners known to Amer ican and European travellers and hit the iT-boat full amidships. after torpedo had been fired and the transport was inaneuvei ing to make for accompanyins 6estroyers to drop depth charges It is possible. the American said. that the submaiIne might have been forced to the surface by one of the explosions. At any rate, it came up less than 50 yards in front of the liner.
 In full view of the soldiers assembled on her deck the big steamship rammed her way into the submarine and ..cut ner like a piece of cheese" the American said.
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general staff.
 The statement says that the Germans have not yet entered Chateau Thicrry. but that they are attacking heavily there and to the northward. The announce ment which is said to express the opinion of the general staff continues:
 TEXT OF STATEMENT
 The situation around Rheims is not quite clear, but if it is not already lost 1t seems clear it must fall very soon.
 "Yesterday the French were driven back to a line from Noyon to soissons.
 "A new development is the German at tempo to extend their attacks to the east of Rheims, where they were reported to be attacking last night, but no further details have yet been received.
 SITUATION ANXIOUS ONE
 "The situation is very anxious one, not only because the Germans have made such rapid progress--an advance of 23 miles in four days--but also because they. still have such large reserves available to be thrown into the battle at any point
 "Our transport of reserves has worked very well and there is reason to hope the Germans will not make any further progress, although the situation must re- main anxious as long as they have plenty of reserves. The immediate future de- bends on what course the enemy takes. The crown prince has used up virtually all his own reserves and some from the army groups to the eastward but the great bulk Of the German reserves are to the north It remains to be seen whether the enemy will use them to de- ,elop his success toward Paris or pursue his original intention in striking toward Amiens with a view to cutting the allied armies in two.
 .sThe attack during the past week has not been so serious as other attacks at other points in the allied line, because we have more room for maneuvcr and can better afford to fall back.
 ENEMY USED 45 DIVISIONS < .Another thing that always must be considered is that the Germans are rap idly using up their effectives. Thus far they have employed probably 45 divis- ions in the present attack.
 The question has been much dis
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
BRITISH CASUALTIES
 MON HI OF MAY
 TOTAL 166,802
Killed and Died of Wounds Reached 1856 Officers and 2O,51S
 Men

London. May 31-CasuaIties in the British ranks reported during the month of May reached total of f66.- SIP. The Iosses were divided as fol- loWs
 Killed or died of woundsi Officers. 1S36; men. 25y516.
 Wounded or missing, Officers, 5fs:, nen, I3S.560.
 British casualties reported week by week hnve recently been running near the 10000 mark, evidently rcprescnt- Ing tho 1O~ses sustained during the heavy fighting that started with the beginning of the German offensive in March. The total reported during April was only 52.475, as the lists ap- parently dad not begin to reflect fully the effects of the casualties sustained In reststinR the German thrusts In Pic ardy and Flanders until the beginning of May.
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Paris, May S1.--German attacks on French positions on the right bank of the Ailette river have been repulsed.
 The Germans have reached the Marne. eight attachments having pene- trated as far as the river between Charteves and Jaulgonne.
 On the right flank of the battle arsa the situation is unchanged. which also is the condition west and north of Rheims. according to the official state ment issued by the war office tonight
 TEXT OF STATEMENT
 The statement reads
 "On our left wing. in the region of the lower Ailette. the Germans have con tinued their pressure during the course of the day. Our troops have broken all enemy attacks in the region of Bleran court and west of this locality The enemy. who had succeeded in crossing the Disc east of Sempigney. was repulsed on the right bank of the river.
 s'The principal effort of the enemy has been in the sector of Soissons and fur ther to. the south in the direction of Neuil- ly. To the west of Soissons our troops have delivered vigorous counter attacks
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The hospital attacked was large one. It had been in existence since the early days of the war and was marked by huge Red Cross signs. The German air men. working partly by the light of the moon dropped four bombs near the hos pital and, then not apparently able to see exactly where they were hitting, lighted a brilliant flare which was let fall to illuminate the surroundings.
 WING OF BUILDING STRUCK
 As the place was lighted Up by this flare, they released another bomb or two which dropped sauareiy on a large wing of the hospital In this wing there were three floors. on the bottom one of which was the operating room. On the story above were the office and patients room and above them were members of the hospital personnel Part of the wing was demolished by the terrific explosion and many unfortunate persons were killed and wounded when the building collapsed and buried them.
 Strange to say, those who were on the top floor had better luck than those be- low them and several escaped because they fell on top of the debris
 OPERATING ROOM DEMOLISHED
 The surgeons were just about to operate on an aviation officer and the American medical officer was standing by with the anaesthetic when the crash came All those in the room were buried under an
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liam P. Meyering, infantry. at general headquarters. American expeditionary forces. The cross was awarded by the commander In chief to Lieutenant Meyer ing for the following act:
 Lieutenant Meyering commanded 2 platoon of infantry which was attacked by the enemy on the morning of April 6, 191s He took effective measures be- fore and during the attack to defeat the enemy and handled his men we'll under fire until he was seriously wounded. Forced to attend to his wounds. he re- fused assistance and walked through the enemy's barrage to dressing sta tion. He objected to being taken to tho rear until he knew tho outcome of ths attack. The brave example inspired hia men to drive off the enemy, who did not reach our trenches. Lieutenant Meyer
 ing lost his right hand by amputatios as the result of the wounds"
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The communique follows;
 Section 5, Attention is drawn to fact that the German official communique of May 20. afternoon, after reporting the capture of Catigny, avoids mention of the fact that operation was conducted by American troops Recent marked endeav- ors of the Germans to discount the fighting qualities of our forces indicate that the enemy feared the moral effect of such admission in Germany.
 Tn renewed counter attack on our new positions in Cantigny made by Ger mans on morning of May 29 tanks were used Our lines were firmly held. Hos tile losses appeared to have been very heavy. At conclusion of this counter at tack our prisoners had increased to 240.
 'On May 30 the distinguished service cross was presented to First Lieut.. Will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01

avalanche of brick and woodwork. ThS demolished wing caught fire and burned fiercely. with many victims still pinned in the wreckage.
 SCENE WAS AWFUL
 Nothing more awful has occurred in the annals of the hospital service sine. the war began. Every available person in the neighborhood was called to assi5 in the rescue work and two fire brigade, were called in. The hospital proper wal rapidly emptied of patients and personnel RESCUERS WORK FRANTICALLY
 Scores of persons worked frenziedll at the flaming mass of twisted timber, in their attempts to reach those er tombed and many unconscious forms wert carried out by heroic men, who rislxel their lives. Excellent work on the pan of the dremen finally resulted in the nr being extinguished. but there were sti1 many victims, including moro than ona sister, buried in the ruins. There wa no hope that they were alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01

Between the extreme sides of the salients the front sags toward the south. the line from Rheims to the Marne running to the southward at n gentle angle. while the French arc holding n front at right angles to the direction of the German advance.
 The occupation of Chatcu-Thier- ry marks the beginning of the ex- rected turning movement toward Paris, which the Germans were be- Iieved to have planned. f the town has been taken in its en- tirety. tho Germans may be cx- pected to move down the Marnc. Before they can go far in this di- rection. however. 1t will be nec- exsnry for them to break through the French lines south of Sois- sons, for as long as the French stand firm along the Soissons-Har- tennes road. the German advance is in jeopardy. The Germans. how ever, claim already to have crossed the line. The attack along the Ailette may be the beginning of movement that will seek to pre- vent the French from making a heavy attack somewhere in the ncigAborhood of Soissons.
 General Foch. the commander- in-chief of the allied forces. has not as yet brought his reserves into action. All reports from the field of battle tell of the allied forces being vastly outnumbered.
 The German official report claims that more than 45.000 pris- oners and 400 guns have been talk en by the Teutons since the begin ming of the battle Monday, not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS l-Germnna reach Marne river In their drive toward Paris. Americans win on WOevre sector. Homeward bound transport sunk. Brltish general staff admits sftua- ton Ss very serious. Rock Islnnd shOpmen walk out. Germans attack another hospital. German nubInar arine h rammed by British transport. -35O. 600 dead-weixht ions of ship ping put into communications during May, says Schwab. 7-KettiR may be one of the directors of Birmingham branch bank. 0-Alahama selectmen arrived at Camp sevfer and making prog ress in training.
 LOCAL NEWS INews of Red Cross. %Comn ni nisslOn may be asked to call referendum on six-eent fare. Publicity men are Eetting busy on Thrift Stamp sale. Women orEnnise safety league. 3Iusgrove says dry amendment will be ratified by Al states. No further news from local flyer wounded in Frnnee.
 FEATURES 4--EAitsriaI cennent. 0SOc1ety. Ssports. l1-Markets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
Imports Into Italy
 Will Be Regulated

New York. May S1.-Preliminary to measure to reduce exorbitant exchange rates on Italy. the Italian government will permit no imports into that country after June l. without special govern mont authorization and no exports will be allowed without the approval of the Italian national exchange institute. ac- covding to an Announcement today by the Italian bureau Of information here
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counting large numbers of mn- chine guns. This may be com- pared with the Germans claims of more than SO,00O prisoners and 1900 guns captured from March 2l to April on the Picardy bat tIefieIds.
 American soldiers are in action on the Pfcardy front and the Foul battle line. At CantigDy they aEain have repulsed repeated Ger positions which they captured carly in the week, while in the TouI sector they have attacked German positions penetrated them to n depth of almost half milo and destroyed the German de- lenses.
 German airmen have been ada ing horrors to the fighting by their deliberate attacks on hospi- taIs hack of the allied lines. Ono large receiving station behind the
  barded. \ Canadian hospital also was attacked and partly burned by another German air raiding party.
 Disorders in Ukraine arc re- ported It is stated that several villages near kiev were drenched with poisonous gas by the Ger mans and that whole communities were asphyxiatcd.
 The United states transport President Lincoln, former Ger man liner. has bcep torpcdoed and sunk while on trip to this cOun- try from Europe. The vessel sank within m hour after she was struck by the torpedo, hut the number of lives lost is not yet known.