Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 141, 26 April 1917 — Page 12

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. THURSDAY, AFK1L 26, 1917

GERMANY SACRIFICES FLOWER OF SOLDIERS 111 MASSED ATTACKS

FRENCH . HEADQUARTERS . IN FRANCE (Associated Press Corresl endent), April 26. The Germans today unsuccessfully hurled masses of men against Hurtebiz barn west of Craonne. The only result of several ttrong German attacks to retake the territory won from them In the last week of fighting was an enormous sacrifice of some of their be6t troops. During the attacks a correspondent watched the French artillery hurling salvos of shells which dropped with method icol ' precision on the German lines farther eastward of the vicinity of Ville-au-Boif. TLe Germans were most reluctant to surrender this position, as it,, with Praonne, formed one of the pillars of their line here. They still hold Praonne. The prisoners taken, included every living officer except the colonel and all the remaining men of an entire Bavarian regiment. The colonel escaped because his post of command was more than four miles behind the lighting line.

Washington Learns of Berlin Strikes

WASHINGTON, April 26. Reports to the state department through official channels tell of a strike of 250,000 laborers in Berlin. While the name of the official who gave the information is withheld the department says the incident shows the growth of desire for peace on the part of the workmen.

GERMAN GIVES POST

, BERLIN, (Via London), April 26. The German position at Gavrelle, In the Arras battlefield, is now situated Bt the eastern boundary of the village, Rays today's army headquarters statement.

" KER TO DISCUSS WAR

Professor Furnas of Earlham college will preach at the Friends' church in Chester Sunday morning. His subject will be "Christ and the War."

GERMANS DICKER WITH RUSS TROOPS

PETROGRAD, (via London), April 26. A telegram received here from Riga indicates that the Germans are continuing unremittingly their attempts to parley with the Russian soldiers. At one place the Germans displayed a placard on which was written "Russians: Do not attack. , We also will not attack."

Herzog Suffers Fall PHILADELPHIA, April 26. Second Baseman Charley Herzog of the New York National league team, who fell in a railroad station in New York yesterday while trying to kick a piece of chewing gum from his shoe, was still in bed at a hotel here today under a physician's care. PRESIDENT TAKES UP NEW EXERCISE WASHINGTON. April ' 26. President Wilson has taken up horseback riding for exercise and recreation." He took a ride yesterday afternoon and planned to . go out again today. The President has ridden occasionally before. - ' ITALY NEEDS COAL

WASHINGTON, April 26. It is understood that Italy's chief need is coal, her usual supply from Great Britain having been curtailed greatly during

the last two months. The need for

coal was recommended to be urgent and it is possible that funds will be provided by this government for the establishment of an Italian' credit In the country for the purchase of American coal.

Attitude of America . Pleasing to Balfour

WASHINGTON, April 26. Announcement was made today that British Foreign Minister Balfour and Secretary McAdoo have arrived at a complete understanding on questions affecting finance, trade, shipping, banking, exchange and kindred problems. . , - . . , , Mr. Balfour expressed himself today as tremendously pleased with the sympathetic understanding and the cooperation of the American government.

FIND BOMB IN ROOM OCCUPIED BY CAPTAIN

JOLIET, Ills., April 26 Secret service operatives are investigating today the placing of a bomb in the sleeping quarters of the Captain of an Illinois National Guard company yesterday. The bomb, apparently set to explode at 5:20 p. m. was found at 5:10 in the captain's sleeping quarters and it is said to have had enough explosives to blow up the garrison.

PREACHES IN BOSTON CHURCH

Rev. Sara L. Stoner, Eaton. Ohio, will preach at the Universalist church in Boston on Sunday morning.

SOUTH BEND POLICE WORK ON MURDER CASE

SOUTH BEND. Ind.. April 26. Movements of the detectives of the South Bend police department today indicate that they are working on an important clue which may result in a solution of the mystery surrounding the murder Wednesday morning of Mr. and Mrs. George Meixel. The police refuse to deny or-affirm that they are about to make an arrest.

Russian Symphony G3lnieST03M APRIL 29, COLISEUM Tickets, $1.00 Seats cn sale, Starr Piano Co., Cor. 10th & Main Sts. Direction: Esther Griffin White.

FRIDAY ONLY Helen Holmes . In 'The Railroad Raiders" Also a good comedy SPECIALrWe , have discontinued running the Raiders on Saturday. So all those desiring to see this should do so tomorrow. ADMISSION 5 Cents

SOLDIERS REPLACE GERMAN PARAPETS

LONDON, April 26. Telegraphing today from British headquarters in France, Reuter's correspondent says: "The Germans are still hurrying up attacks. They are fighting a great defresh reserves to press their counterlaying battle, although not now standing upon any well prepared system of defenses, and can only hope to check our advance by using up great masses of troops whose breasts have taken the place of parapets. "This policy must result in greatly accelerating the process of exhaustion."

COACH LEAVES RAILS

- AMSTERDAM, N. Y., Aprl 26. New York Central passenger train number 10 east bound is reported wrecked two miles west of Amsterdam. One coach is said to have gone into the river.

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BENTURPIN Two-Reel Comedy "HIS BOGUS HEART" Friday and Saturday Clara Kimball Young in "The Price She Paid"

HALF MILLION TAKE BATHS

NEW YORK, April 26. The public baths of New- York City were patron

ized during 1916 by half a million more bathers than In the previous year. The report of the commissioner of public works today shows that

9,227,375 persons used the baths during the year. v

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