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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
British Destroyed
Two Air Raiders
Naval Machines Brought
Down Hostile Aeros; Ber-
lin Admits Loss of One

LONDON, Aug. 13.-Two Of the Ger
man machines which yesterday evening
raided the English southeast coast
watering places we're destroyed BY Brit
ish naval airplanes. The Official state
ment issued by the government to-day
says that one of the machines was a
Gotha airplane and the other a sea-
plane.
The text of the statement issued by
the British Admiralty said;
zone hostile airplane, Of the Gotha
type. was destroyed during the return
of the raiders to the Belgian coast, and
one hostile seaplane was destroyed of
the coast Of Flanders at approximately
the same time. A large number OF
naval machines engaged the other raid
ers over the sea without decisive re-
suit.
"The pilot who destroyed the Goths
and who was flying IN a land machine
reports that he first pursued an enemy
airplane flying at 10000 feet from
North Foreland 20 about fifteen miles
off Zeebrugge, where he lost the hostile
aircraft.
"Returning 10 the mouth Of the
Thames, he observed anti-aircraft IRE
bursting in the vicinity of Southend,
and he flew in that direction, climbing.
"He then observed eight Gotha air
planes, followed by four British ma
chimes, steering northeast. The enemy
machines we're about 1000 feet above
him when he got beneath them. He
pursued. climbing TO $4,000 feet and
attacked without result when about
thirty miles out 70 seward.
AT this moment he saw a single
hostile machine 1000 feet below the
enemy formation, but flying with il.
He attacked from the front and drove
the enemy down TO the water, where
he observed him turn over and saw one
Of the occupants hanging on 20 the tail.
he thereupon threw him his lifebelt
and did two or three circuits round
him before returning 20 England.
While returning he endeavored to com
municate the position Of the hostile
machine 70 British destroyers.'
The German Official statement issued
by the War Office in Berlin and re-
ceivcd here to-day says that Of the
Teuton airships engaged in the raid
one was missing.
An Amsterdam dispatch says that a
German airplane with two occupants
landed Yesterday az Oostburg, Dutch
town near the Belgian border 10 miles
northeast of Bruges. and that the oc
cuparts Of the machine we're interned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Entente Airship Drops
Bombs on Frankfort

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 13.--An Entente
airplane on Sunday passed over Frank
Main and dropped several
bombs in the crowded streets, accord
ing 20 a dispatch received here to-day
from the German city. Four persons
were killed and several others we're
wounded.
On Saturday Frankfort was raided
by 4 number Of Entente sirmen who
dropped several bombs. No one was
killed. A few inmates Of a hospital
were injured slightly. One OF the avi-
ators dropped five bombs in wood 20
the west Of Frankfort without causing
any damage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
FRENCH

PARIS. Aug. 10 (DAY).-Between Cerny
and Craonne the enemys artillery developed
pronounced activity, especially in the sector
south Of Allies The Germans attacked IN
vain at the point at which we captured
trenches on August II. They were repulsed
with losses and obtained no result.
In the Champagne east Of Rheims, IN the
regions Of the Casque and the Teton, and on
the left bank Of the Meuse there were spir-
tied artillery actions. Two surprise attacks
BY the enemy at Caurieres Wood and BeZon-
vaux. were repulsed by our fire.
Two German airplanes and captive bal
loon were brought down yesterday by our
pilots Three other enemy machines We're
forced 70 land, having been severely damaged.
iNIGHT)-The artillery duel was very
violent to-day between Cerny and Craonne.
The Germans again attempted 70 eject US
from the trenches we captured 70 the south
OF ALLIES. We repulsed all attacks, and our
troops succeeded in making perceptible prog
ress to the east Of that position.
The city of Rheims to-day received 800
shells. most Of which were incendiary. Four
civilians were killed and two wounded.
Violent artillery fighting took place in
Champagne. at Mont Carnillet; on both
banks Of the Meuse and in the Parroy For
est No infantry action took place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
To Shorten Army Coat
Baker to Follow Pershing's Ad-
vice Regarding Uniforms

WASHINGTON, Aug. l3.-While Sec
rotary of War Bak=- Seclined to APP
prove suggested changes in the reguls-
ton army coat, it is believed he will
approve several recommendations con
corning notifications of uniform which
have been received from General Per-
shing.
These changes are all based upon
trench conditions as found by General
Pershing. Il is suggested that the
overcoat and "slcker' be shortened 20
knee length 70 remove the interference
while walking in a narrow trench. An
other suggestion is that a knitted skull
cap be added TO the equipment Of every
soldier, 20 be worn under the trench
helmet.
General Pershing also recommended
the adoption of jacket made Of
leather and blanket lined, instead Of
the present feece-lined garment;
changes in the length OF gloves and in
the type Of puttees now issued also
were proposed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
GERMAN

BERLIN. Aug. l3.-Front Of Prince Leo
pold.-There has been more lively firing only
south Of smorgon, west Of Lutsk. near Tar
nopol and on the Zbrocz. where there were
,1.o encounters between raiding parties.
Front Of Archduke Joseph.-ln Western
Moldavia. in spite of the very stubborn enemy
resistance. manifested by numerous violent
attacks. we succeeded in further extending
our gain OF ground south OF Irotus SsHey.
~ Group OF Field Marshal Won Maeken-
..n.-The desperately defended town OF
Pantziu has been taken by storm. Relief
tbrusts By Russians and Rumanians against
tbs neighboring sectors Of our front were IN
,.ip. and they all broke down, with heavy
los,.s. On the lower Sereth the artillery @c-
t,gity continued lively. and several enemy at
go. b.tween the mouth Of the Buzeu and
the Danube were repulsed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
East
RUSSIAN

PETRoGRAD. Aug. 13.-Western Rus
sian Front.-There have been fusillades and
scouting operations.
Rumanian Front.-In the region northwest
Of simot the enemy, after artillery prepara-
ton. began an attack on our positions. The
battle is progressing. with iuctuating results.
In the Ocns-Grozechti region stubborn
battle vaged throughout Sunday. Rumsnian
troops. supported by our units, drove back
the enemy and dislodged him from a series
OF heights The offensive Is continuing.
An enemy counter attack in the valley OF
IN. Sloniku River was repulsed. We capt
ured over 600 prisoners and four machine
guns
In the direction Of Fokshani Sunday the
Germans continued their obstinate attacks.
West of the Fokshani-Ajud railway fresh de-
tachments are entering the fight. Our troops
have valiantly held their positions and at
times have developed counter attacks. IN one
Of which 500 Austrians were captured. Tow
ard evening our troops, under pressure OF
the enemy. retired slightly. Our airplanes
have dropped bombs al various points IN the
rear of the eneny's line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
y. S. Seeks to Learn
Fate of Gunners
State Department Asks Swiss
so'Investigate Campana
Seizure
Seizure

WASHINGTON, Aug. l3,-Thsre will
be apprehension here concerning the
fate Of the captain and four members
Of me armed guard aboard the Stand
ard OIL tanker Campana, sunk by a
German submarine, who are believed
by the Navy Department 10 have been
.aken on the submarine, until word Is
received from the Swiss government as
% their fate. Tn. State Department
azs cabled an urgent request for IN
.,rmation
There is held 20 be a difference be,
.seea the armed American ship and
he armed British vessel, consisting OF
he fact that the armed guard on the
American ship 10 rot under the orders
O. the captain, while the captain OF a
British armed merchantmen controls
tie gun crew. The American boats are
furnished armed guards with naval Of
sers b. the Navy Department, and the
armed guard Is under orders Of the
navs. oAieer exclusively.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Capture of Pantziu Will
Force Allies to Retire
Across Sereth
ENJOYS Leave Jassy
TcherbatcheH's Men Take
LOO Teuton Captives in
Desperate Defence

LONDON. Aug. 13.-The advancing
armies Of Field Marshal Won Macken-
sen have captured the Rumanian rail
road junction Of Pantziu, in Southern
Moldavia. after desperate defence by
General TcherbatcheF's forces, accord
ing TO the official bulletin from Berlin.
and IL now seems inevitable that the
Russo-Rumanian divisions must retire
to the east bank Of tie Sereth az once
If disaster is to be avoided. That the
situation may be even more serious is
indicated by dispatch TO "The Times"
from Odessa dated Saturday and say
ing that the diplomatic body from the
Rumanian capital was expected in
Odessa yesterday, further residence in
Jassy being considered dangerous.
There appears to be no lack Of
morale among TcherbatcheF's men,
however. Yesterday in repelling an
enemy attack in one Of the river val
leys Of Western Moldavia they capt
ured more than 600 prisoners and four
machine guns. Around Ocna, in the
same region. the Russians and Ru-
manians drove the Teutons from a
series Of dominating heights, and while
Petrograd admits a slight retirement
north Of Fokshani-which presumably
includes the abandonment of Pantziu-
it is asserted that another 500 Aus
TRANS were captured in a series Of
counter attacks.
Won Mackensen's latest advance
shows material progress to the north
since yesterday and creates a distinct
menace 10. the rear of the Russo-Ru-
manian units which recently moved up
between the Putna and Casin valleys
upon the Transylvanian border Pant
Ziu is upon the lateral line of rail
communication which supplies these
forces and its fall cuts the junction
Of this line with the main railway run
ming north and south through Moldavia
west Of the River Sereth. However the
bulk of the Russo-Rumanian contin-
gents have already withdrawn 70 Ocna,
considerably to the northwest of Pant
Ziu. From Ocna they still have rail
communication running southeast 20
the main line, but if Mackensen's ad-
vance continues with its present i'm
petus the Teutonic threat from the
rear will be increased.
AS far as the map shows, Mackensen's
campaign is still in it's early phases.
and the Allied Russian and Rumanian
divisions are offering determined re-
sistance, but the Rumanian government
has already admitted that the fall of
Jassy may be one Of the events of the
near future. AS Jassy is only a few
miles from the Russian frontier. its
occupation by the Austro Germans
would mean the complete and final oc-
cupation by the Central Powers of all
Rumania and, in effect. the geographi-
cal extinction of the fourth small ma
tisn TO enter the war on the side of
the Entente: Experts explain that the
deeper the advance of the Teutons into
Russia becomes and toward Odessa the
further they are from their bases,
which, Of course, has a tendency 70
neutralize their striking power, but is
not very comforting 70 the Rumanians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Mysterious Fire on U-Boat
Chaser at Navy Yard

A mysterious fire, about which the
navy yard officials are silent, was dis
covered on one of the new submarine
chasers in the New York Navy Yard
early yesterday morning. Fifteen min
utes Of vigorous work by the navy yard
fire department extinguished the blaze
without serious damage.
When the fire was discovered there
was about twelve other submarine
chasers close 20 the burning boat.
None Of them was damaged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
German Envoy Criticised

LIMA, Aug. 13.-Much comment has
been caused in diplomatic circles here
by a speech made in the Peruvian
Lower House by Deputy Borda, re-
specting the attitude of the German
Minister at Lima, in the case Of the
Peruvian bark Lorton, which was sunk
by a German submarine on February )
in Spanish territorial waters.
Deputy Borda said the German Minis
ter had committed serious diplomatic
error by making public comments in
the press regarding the procedure OF
members of Congress. Public opinion
considers that the minister has placed
himself in an awkward diplomatic sit
uation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14

an ailment which, the doctors said WAS
inconsistencies" The women found the
soldiers short Of tobacco. Those with
good supply Of scent tobacco are
selling the packages TO their less tortu-
nate comrades at 10 or 20 francs.
The women distributed a large case
OF small packages OF chocolate, which
the men grabbed and ate vorsciously.
Among the things the women found
most needed are tobacco, chewing gum
and candy, which are almost impossible
70 obtain.
Don't know what I'm going TO do
with all this money" one OF the sol
Giers said. Nothing TO buy until we
get to Berlin"
The women found large numbers OF
the American soldiers learning French.
The visitors also received rousing
reception from British ambulance
corps, made up Of men all above the
draft age or men who had been
wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Michaelis Hints at
After-War Blockade
Says Strengthening of Economic
Resources Is Necessary to
Meet Trade Threat

sERLiN, Aug. I3.-Chaneellor Nj
,,.aAsiis tod a newspaper interviewer ~
A.snhe.m Saturday that the question
p governmental monopoly Of raw
lIoe1ets for the reconstruction period
e.isf the war was not yet ripe far
issssiou. Strengthening Of the ma
. -shs economic resources was an i'm
s.s'i need FOR the future, The Chan
..sf added, especially IN the face CT
1,sstenso trade bloeksdes by enemies.
~. h.ehsslis pointed out that inI
..sAtso demands In the nations budget
i,,fantsd the government availing IL
o. the opportunity % extract
!, snse from the control knd supply
raw materials, and that those
.henss Of Industry which bad been
ssshasnt on substitutes will be given
Nfs, confederation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Holland Shuns Conference
VIII Send No Representative to
Meeting of Neutrals

WASHINGTON, Aug. l3.-Holland'
according TO information here to-day
will not participate in the conference
OF European neutral countries At stock
holm. II was considered likely to-day
that o. the six European neutrals
only the three Scandinavian nations
will send ministers % the conference.
Holland, Spain and Switzerland u
was stated by an authority, are con-
Quoting wholly independent policies re-
spectinR the war Sweden, Denmark
and Norway, on the contrary, have col
laborated upon their foreign policies
ever since the commencement or tne
war, although their agreements DO not
constitute an alliance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14

DAYS DEVELOPMENTS

Maekensen takes Pantziu. Rumanan rail-
way junction, after strong defence by Russo
Rumanians. Russians take 800 Austrian, in
counter attacks.
Artillery Gre heavier in Flanders.
French repel German counter attacks on
Chemin-des-Dsme:. Bombardmeni severe
on this front, in Champagne and near
Nerdun.
Csnnonade more intense on Italian front.
Allies more active in Macedonia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Russian Government
Does Not Want u. S.
Troops, Embassy Says

WASHINGTON, Aug 13.-The Rus
sian government is not DESTROYS. at
this time, that American troops should
be sent to that country. This was
learned positively to-day from the
Russian Embassy, where it was pointed
out that the Russian official view is
that such an expedition would not. At
the present time, be useful from a
strategic point Of view.
Yet in the face Of this advice there
seems 70 be q leaning on the part OF
the Administration tcyX-d the plan
for sending troops 10 Russia. OF
course, troops cannot be sent except az
the invitation of Russia, and to-day's
hints at the Russian Embassy indicate
that no such invitation will be forth
coming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
GERMAN

BERLIN, Aug. - (DAY).-Front Of
Crown Prince Rupprecht-On the Flanders
battlefront. following upon comparatively
quiet days. the firing activity again increased
in the evening hours 20 considerable in
tensity. The effect Of our artillery FIRE
against the enemy batteries was good. We
also blew Up a preparatory position Of Eng
lsh attacking troops cast Of Messines.
Front Of the German Crown Prince
Along the Chemin-des- Danes and in western
Champagne the firing activity increased con-
siderably. North Of the Laon-Soissons road
early yesterday morning the French launched
strong attacks. They were repulsed by our
FIRE and in hand-to-hand fighting. Equally
unsuccessful and heavy in losses was an at
tack by the enemy southwest Of ALLIES. On
the northern Verdun front violent artillery
duels developed on both banks Of the Meuse.
On the Continent Yesterday fourteen enemy
aviators and one captive balloon were shot
down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Official
Statements
West
BRITISH

LONDON. Aug. 10 tDAY).-There is moth
ing special 70 report from the Franeo-Bel-
gian front
tNIGHT)-The hostile artillery showed in
creased activity during the morning south
east Of the Arras-Cambrai road and IN the
Newport sector.
Our airplanes and balloons carried out a
great deal OF successful work yesterday IN
conjunction with our artillery. Many photo-
graphs were taken, and four hostile ar
dromes were bombed heavily.
Enemy aircraft again were particularly
aggressive.
In the fighting in the air nine German
airpaines were brought down, two OF
which fell within our lines, and eight others
were driven down out Of control. seven OF
our machines are missing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Germany Claims Big Booty

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 13.-According
to the "Tagliche Rundschau" Of Ber-
lin, the booty captured by the Germans
up TO July 26 includes 1856 cannon,
1.655,0O rifles, $3.50 machine guns,
2,29s airplanes, 1s5 balloons and three
airships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Greece Definitely in War
Balfour Assures Commons of
Nations Participation

LONDON, Aug. BIN reply 70 a
question in the House Of Commons 20
dav, Foreign Secretary Balfour said
Greece was now definitely at war with
Germany, Austria, Turkey and Bpl-
garis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Mrs. AL Woods Charges
Driver With Gem Theft

Mrs. Al Woods, wife Of the theatrical
producer, accused Joseph Mingolone, a
tsxicab driver, yesterday in the West
Side police court OF stealing a S535
brooch which she dropped In his cab
on November /, 1918.
The brooch was found in a pawnshop.
Hingolons was held for the grand jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Balkan Front
FRENCH

PARIS. Aug. 13.-Arrny Of the East
Patrol encounters have been reported from
the Struma Valley. The cannonade has been
rather spirited all along the front. especially
in the Cerna bend. British aviators have
bombed enemy hangers at Xanthi and French
aviators have bombed the region between
Malik and Ocbrida lakes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME. Aug 13.-The artillery duel was
more intense east OF Gorilla and on Dosso
Faiti. There were brisk actions by recon-
NOTHING partis between the Chiesa and the
Astico and in the Padola Valley. There was
considerable aerial activity along the whole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Puts Embargo on Airplanes

ARLINGTON. Aug 13.-Neutral
- ,.Asrisa have ordered 20 many Amer
s.fplsnsz that In order % con-
80 me supply for itsslf and allies,
49,. k,.sfhmsrt has prohibited the sx-
- " slreEsft except By license.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
u. S. Ambulances for Italy

MILAN, Aug 12.-Arrangements are
being made 70 send 20 the Italian front
several American ambulance units
similar 70 those in operation in France.
The first unit is expected in October.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-07-27
COLLINS
CAN'T GET
HIS STRIDE

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
NEW YORK. July 27.-Eddie Collins
undoubtedly is feeling his age just a
little bit Always a slow starter, he is
tagging more than ever this season in
finding the pitching. His average is
lower now than is his custom at this
time of the year.
Collins is 1aelding just as brilliantly.
thinking just as rapidly. and is not
slowing perceptibly in his base-run-
ming. His appearances on first base.
however have been too few to allow
much base stealing or run-scoring.
Even when Collins was with the Mack
machine and enjoying the height of his
ability, it always required a few weeks
or more than a month for him to reach
the zenith of his batting stride. Usual
ly the end of a season found him dis
putting batting premiership with Ty
Cobb and Joe Jackson. although his av-
erage never reached the top notches set
by those batting stars
If Collins were to swing into his old
time batting form at this stage of the
race his assistance would be sufficient
in itself. 1t is believed by most critics.
TO carry the Sox to a championship.
And II ne SnOulu SuOueiiIJ TeSelNe Tic
assistance of Joe Jackson's old-time
Cleveland form. the American league
race probably would be over just about
as suddenly.
Strangely neither Jackson nor Collins
has been able TO hit the seasons open
ing with batting strength since becom-
ing members of the White Sox. Jack
sons average never was so low it is
now. and he seems totally incapable of
throwing off the slump. The drop of
this pair in batting is one thing the dope
overlooked in picking the White Sox as
favorites in the Johnson scramble. They
are the players who make the Sox or
wreck them. Even with their batting
low their efforts are sufficient inspira-
rlon to other members of the team to
count a great deal
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-07-27
K|LbANE BATTLE
BOOSTS LEONARD

NEW YORK, July 2T.-Benny Leon
ard. worlds lightweight champion
stands today a Offering figure. I'M
doubtedly one of the greatest champions
his class ever saw. as a result of his
victory over Johnny Kilbane. king OF
the featherweights. in three rounds at
Philadelphia.
No man. lightweight or featherweight
has ever been given a higher rating
than Kilbane. Champion in his own
class, four times he has stepped into q
ring against another champion. and
three times he has come off victorious
The last time was Wednesday night
when he failed.
Leonard's superior weight. his supe-
rior punching, and a crafty ring gen.
eralship carried the fight for him. His
terrific. crushing blows were too much
for the great little man he defeated
Reason would predict that another bout
between the two could have but one
ending-another defeat for Kilbane
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-07-27
{. DAVIS
THE BOSS
FLOPPER

Curley Davis, Hammond's bear-cat
rassler. showed Blarney Lichtenstein' S
pet. Young Jordan. the way to go home
boys, last night at Columbia hall, West
Hammond. and gathered in two fops TO
Jordans one. Nobody tore the roof off
yelling for Joy over the graphing at
that. Davis took the first fall after IS
minutes in such funny business that
Jordan wanted do quit The crowd
couldn't stomach this and howled its
head off Jordan hurt his wrist but
finally came back and copied the second
fall The last went TO Curley and then
Lichtenstein offered $500 for "A match
in two months. There was only 500 in
the house and the bonnet had to be
passed which made ii awfully exciting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-07-27

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