The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-06-30
Teutons Made Slight Gains but Failed to Get
Past First line Trenches
CANADIAN COUSINS AGAIN DNGUS THEMSELVES BY GALLANT AND SHENDDLY
MANAGE ADVANCE
(AaoGsd Prss

One of the most interesting sec
tions of European fighting is on the
Verdun front where series of vio-
lent German attacks are taking place.
Whether these are anything more
than demonstrations on large scale
it is difficult to ascertain from official
reports. 1t is apparent, however,
that the German crown prince is de-
livering blows in force and making
some impression on the French lines
assailed. The attacks began Thurs
day on hill 304. Yesterday blow of
apparently great force was directed
at Deadman's hill. In neither case,
reports of the defenders of these posi-
tions show, did the Germans get past
the first line trenches and the French
subsequently regained some of these.
On the British front the Germans
are still being pressed back near the
important industrial center of Lens.
SOON WE'LL HEAR THE STORY
The various units comprising the
American expeditionary force having
arrived at their destination in France,
the censor has released all dispatches
filed during the week descriptive of
the arrival of the different contin-
gents.
SHIPS STEAMED AT FULL SPEED
A French Port, July 26.-The
American troops were wildly welcom-
ed on their arrival here. Whistles
shrieked and the crowds shouted
The Americans had an exciting trip
through the submarine zone and were
frequently warned of the presence of
submarines. The ships pushed for
ward with the utmost speed. The
men were prepared for any emergen-
cy.
BRAZIL is WITH US
Washington, June 30.-Brazil's S
navy is cooperating with the Ameri-
can fleet in South American waters,
hunting for raiders and watching for
submarines. Thus Brazil has virtual
ly joined the United States without a
formal declaration of war.
ITALIANS WITHDRAW OUTPOSTS
Rome, June 30-The Italian out
posts have been withdrawn from the
Agnello Pass, owing to Austrian
bombardment, it is officially announc-
ed. They still hold the eastern end
of the pass.
CANADIAN SUCCESS WAS COM
PLETE
Canadian Headquarters in France
June 30.-Success unexpectedly great
and complete with casualties far less
than in some unimportant engage
ments attended the drive of the Can
adams toward Lens. The grounC
gained in this drive was greater thar
in any section since the capture Of
Vimy ridge, and resulted in restoring
to France some of her most produc
tive coal mines. Some troops taking
part in the engagement attacked
three times in twenty-four hours AM
then slept in torrential rain.
FRENCH LOST A BIG SHIP
Paris, June 30.-The armore
cruiser Kleber struck mine off Poin
ST. Matthew Wednesday and sunk wit
the loss of three officers and thirty
five men.
The Kleber was built in 1902 at
cost of more than three million and
half. The vessel was 420 feet lon
and carried 500 men.
DUMA WON'T DISSOLVE
Petrograd, June 3O.-The Russia
duma will not abide by the recer
resolution of the soldiers and WORK
mems councils, calling for its dissC
luton. The resolution was adopte
at private meeting of the duma.
PEACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Vienna, June 3O.-The lower hous
of the Austrian Reichsrath conclude
a debate on the subject of peace will
~ out taking vote. Deputy Hauser,
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