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Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Lowe,
Miss Myrtle Lowe and Mrs. j.
E. Nance, were in Morristown,
Friday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-03

Kpu have right to know
what you are taking and Clyde
E. Smith, will take pleasure in
giving you the formula of any
of the Nyal remedies. Insist on
knowing what you are taking.
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Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-03

G. c. Beets, who was appoint
ed carrier of rural route No. 5,
from Rutledge, took charge of
the position May 1st.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-03

] Frank E. and w. G. Lowe and
/. NJ. Peck, motbred to Knoxville
Monday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-03

c. M. Justus, of Joppa, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Nance, this
week.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-03

H. H. Waller, travelling sales
man for Gillispie, Shields & Co.,
spent Sunday with his family
here.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-03

w. P. Turley, of Turkeys Mill
was here on business, Monday
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Society and Club Notes for Sunshine Capital City

young girl who has such a brilliant career befort her, is considered a great artiste by the recognized master pianists of the world. Harold Bauer with whom Miss Redewill studied in this country and abroad, is enthusias- tic over her work. It was he who introduced her to Epstein, who after hearing her play, declared that he Was complimented to think Bauer would send her to him He stated quite frankly that she was greater than famous Russian pianist who is creating a furore in the eastern capi- tals. Miss RedeWill. whose endearing personality as well as her genius has made her a world of friends every where, while eVoting practically all of her time to music. has not en- tirely given up social pleasures. She is frequently entertained in New York and was recently the guest of honor at a smart reception at the Vanderbilt hotel.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04

lahan. Plum blossoms made an ef- fective decoration for the table around which were gathered Mrs. Callahan, Mrs. Hugh Campbell, Mrs. W. C. Ellis. Mrs C. C. Hutchinson, Mrs T. W. Pemberton, Mrs. A. G. Utley. Mrs. S. w. Sisson. Miss May Utley. Mrs. Margaret Jones Nrf George Hahn and Mrs. Francis Hahn.
 Mrs Clarence I. Stacy will leave the end of the week for Limon, Colorado, where she will make her home.
 
 Dr. and Mrs. Win Wylie, who win tered in the country. have taken up their residence at 1914 North Central avenue. where they will be established for the remainder of the season.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Country Club Tennis Week IS One Of Unusual Pleasure

Country club events as usual play cd an important part in the weeks gayety. The tennis luncheon on Wed nesday attracted a large contingent from town, covers being laid for more than fifty. There were q number of small parties. Mrs. C. D. Doris en- tertaining in honor of Mrs. Mary Cal lahan, Mrs $. D. Futile having as her guests the members of the execu- tive board of the Woman's club and Mrs. C. F. Ainsworth presiding over a small affair for Mrs. Jessie Ben ton Evans. II will be welcome news to Mrs. Evans admirers. and they are legion. that the clever artist is 10 establish q winter studio near Scottsdale. In recent years she has passed few weeks of each season sketching on the desert and has de- cided to build a small place near Camelsback
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
UNDERSTANDING

Concerning a new book dealing with conditions in the Colorado coal fields, the editor of a New York magazine has written The setting is vividly real ized. We get every odor of the mines and the squalor and dread of the ter ri;ory over which desposition extends
 But the question arises. how does this literary worker in New York. who has probably never been within fifty miles of a coal pit. know? I am not picking a quarrel with this particular editor We all do it. How does the young woman from Nassar know that Joseph Conrad. in Heart of Darkness. has written the symphony of the ob- scene fetichladen darkness of the Con- 90 jungle?''
 1 too. have written book reviews i
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04

my time. ]. too, have praised authors for the marvellous fidelity of their pie lures of life in an Eskimo igloo and in the musk laden air of Cleopatra's pal ace. More than one man have l lauded for his extraordinary penetration into the heart of Wall street magnates, Him du dancing girls. and gunmen awaiting execution at Sing Sing. How do we know? Though the magic quality of sympathy. l suppose. But sometimes I wonder.-Simon Strunsky in the New York Evening Post
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Chapter Will Give Reception
 And Card Party Next Friday

Robert F. Lee chapter Daughters of the Confederacy will give recep- ton and card afternoon at the Womans club on Friday. Members and their guests are anticipating a delightful event, the initial given by the Daughters since receiving their chapter a few weeks ago. Mrs. J. r Ivy Is chairman of the committee in charge and those serving with her include Mrs. George Olney. Mrs F. E. Baptist, Mrs. ". A Wilson and Mrs. T. J. Croaff
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
MISS ALICE REDEW|LL
 MILL REMAIN IN EAST
 F0R SYMPHONY WORK

If for no other reason. the spring season has always been notable for the fact that Miss Alice RedewiH has chosen to pass a few weeks at home
 This year the distinguished pianist has decided to remain in the east a matter of Keen regret to her legion of friends in Phoenix who have de- rived so much pleasure from her visits Miss Redewill, who it at pres ent coaching with Richard Epstein, in all probability will appear with the Boston symphony orchestra later in the season. Mrs. Augustus Redewill is planning to join her daughter in New York later in the month. While she says Miss Redewilrs plans are not definite, she will continue to coach with Epstein for the present and will enter Columbia University taking one Of the art rourses dur irg inc spring term. The charming
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
MISS ALICE REDEWiLL

and Mrs. George Mintz whose guest she was gave number of pleasant affairs in her honor. one of the most enjoyable being dinner on Wednesday evening Pink carnations and green cry were used in decoration with charming effect and hand painted cards marked places for MT and Mrs. Bradley. Mir. and Mrs. Lyman Ben nett, Mir. and Mrs. H. NJ Fennemore, MT. and Mrs. B. F.. Marks. Mir. and Mrs. Irving Fletcher and MT. and Mrs Guy Lawrence. On the following afternoon, Mrs. Swctnam gave Il bridge in honor of the visitor. enter taining four tables and that evening Mir. and Mrs. Clay Leonard were din- ner hosts in honor of Mrs. Bradley
 their other guests being Mfr. and Mrs Mintz. Mir. and Mrs Lyman Bennett and Miss Georgia Mintz. On Friday afternoon Mrs. Charles II. Akers and Mrs. George Purdy Bullard jointly entertained for Mrs. Bradley at the AAers residence on North Central avenue and yesterday Mrs. John Kol- berg made the popular out of town guest the incentive for small bridge at her Portland street home.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Dinner Dance of "Wednesday Proves Dciiohtful Affair

MT. ard ,irs. J. l.. Richards of i5ls West Monroe street. gave q charming ly appointed dinner dance Wedres- day evening in celebration of the birthday of their sister, Mrs. Carrie Gibb. The tables centerpiece was of violets and Blue Bird cards marked places for Mrs. Gibb. MT. and Mrs. Ambrose Halstead. Mir. and Mrs J. F. Goddard MT. and Mrs. Fred Hart. MT and Mrs. c. A. Gushing. Mir and Mrs. II. l.. Corl of Nogales. MT and Mrs J. N. Kellogg. Miss Robbie Halstead James Mccormick. Tom Neatherford and Charles II. Richards.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Mrs. Fred Sutter Returns HnsnitalitY for hospitalitN

Mrs. Fred Sutter of Bisbee who
 has been much feted during the legis- lative season was hostess of an at tractive affair Friday afternoon when she gave an informal bridge. Her
 guests included Mrs. Daniel Francis. Mrs. F.. w. Baum. Mrs. ]. H. Ruther- ford of Jerome. Mrs. Ira J. Johnson, Mrs. Frank Coles Of Bisbee, Mrs. Roy 1 Wayland. Mrs. Fen Hildreth. Mrs. William Alvin Summer. Mrs. H. D.
 McNay. Mrs. Frank Baum and Mrs. H. M. Fennemore
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
San Diego Matron is Given Entertairmert During Week

Mrs. A. J. Bradley of San Diego was extensively feted during her fortnights stay in Phoenix and her return to her home last evening was a matter of sincere regret to her friends. Her every moment has been occupied with some social attention extended by those who knew her when she resided here many years ago. Mr.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Miss Julia Culbert Will be Guest of Mrs. ]. w. Doris

Miss Julia Culbert will arrive from San Francisco in the course of q fortnight and will be the guest of Mrs. J. w. Doris at Casa Rosas until May. when she will accompany Mir. and Mrs. William Harrison Lewis (Rena Dorris). to Wilmington, N. C., where they will be guests at the wedding of Miss Louise Wise to Laurence Lewis. The wedding will be of na- tIonal social importance and will be distinguished by thu presence of not able guests from New York. Newport and Washington. Miss Wise is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. K Wise and is heiress to the Flagler fortune of S60, .000. MT. Lewis is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Thornton Lewis of White Sulphur Springs. His brother. William Harrison Lewis will be best man at the wedding
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04

an arrival of the week. who will pass the remainder of the season here. the guest of her mother and sister. Mrs Mary F. Anderson and Miss Amalena Anderson of Glendale avenue.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Two Enjoyable Affairs Are
 Given by Mrs. Thomas Nichols

Mrs. Thomas Flint Nichils gave two delightful affairs last week at her home on North Second street. Mrs. George Gage of San Francisco. was the inspiration for small bridge on Tuesday afternoon when the high scores were made bv Mrs W. K. James and Mrs. Lamar Cobb. On Wednesday. seven tables were enter 'aired complimentary to Mrs. Walter Hill of Peoria and the attractive prizes were won by Mrs Garrett Schullar and Mrs. Homer King.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Mir. and Mrs. R. p. Davie Are Hosts at Dinner on Monday

Mir and Mrs. R P. Davie gave a delightful dinner at the Adams Mon day evening in honor of MT. and Mrs W. $. Montgomery of Denver. Their other guests included Judge and Mrs C.. F. Ainsworth. MT and Mrs. F.. ] Beanitt and Mir and Mrs. Royal Lescher.
 Mrs. Edwin Gillette has asked a few guests to tee early in the week ir honor of Mrs. C. r. Bosche.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Mrs. Fred Tatum Guest at Several Smart Affairs

Mir. and Mrs. Fred Tatum of Pres colt. who were the weekend guests of MT. and Mrs. Harry Kay. were the guests of honor at several smart af- fairs during their stay. MT. and Mrs. Kay gave dinner al the Country club for their guests and those who were asked to meet them included
 MT. and Mrs. A. R. Cater, Miss Rose Bell Goldman. sylvan Gang and Eu- gene Goldman. A luncheon at the San Marcos in Chandler was also an event of note enjoyed by MT. and Mrs Tatum MT. and Mrs Kay and Mir. and Mrs. David Goldberg.
 MT. and Mrs. F. E. Coles will re-
 turn to Bisbee today after 2 brief stay in town. the guests of the Ira
 J. Johnsons.
 Mrs. D. J. Morgan and Miss Grace Morgan of Travers City Michigan are the guests of Mrs. Edwin ! Gn- lettefor q few weeks en route for the
 California coast.
 Mrs. Herbert Burr Atha is
 Back From Visit to Coast Mrs. Herbert Burr Atha returned Monday after an absence of several weeks on the coast. Mrs. Atha passed 1 the greater part of her stay in San Diego. but also visited in Riverside and Los Angeles. Among the smart events she attended while on the coast, was the famous charity ball in Coronado.
 MT. and Mrs. w A. Browne of Evanston are the guests of their son and daughter. MT. and Mrs Donald Dunbar, who have given a number of small affairs in their honor. Their stay is being made pleasant too. by series of interesting motor trips in and around the valley. They will motor to Roosevelt this week. Cousin From Coast Guest at
 Pleasant Luncheon on Friday
 In honor of her cousin. Mrs. Maud Baldwin of Los Angeles who is her guest for the week end Mrs. P. Y. Tupper, Mrs. Francis H. Redewll gave q luncheon Friday at her home on North Third street. Cecil Bruner roses and violets were artisticaly combined for the tables centerpiece. covers were arranged for Mrs. Bald win, Mrs. Tupper. Mrs. l.. E. Heard, Mrs. c. r. Ainsworth, Mrs. Dwight B. Heard. Mrs. Edward Kastner of Pres colt, Mrs. Franklin McCluskey. Mrs. c. c. Gibbons and Mrs. A. K. Staff ford
 Bridge Luncheon is Given Bv Mrs. Brockway Thursday
 Mrs. George Broadway made Mrs. Joseph s. .Ienckes of Indianapolis the guest of honor at bridge luncheon
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Los Angeles Guest Will Be lnspiration for March Dance

Mrs Margaret Ormond of Los An geles. who is the guest of Mrs. John l.. Hampton of Palm Lane. will be the inspiration for dance with which Mir. and Mrs. Hampton will entertain Saturday evening. March r at the Country club.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. r. Little of 1912 West Monroe street gave an informal dinner Monday evening in honor Of r. L. Tower.
 Mrs. 4. E. Shearer of Ukiah Cali . fornia is the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. w Kalfus of 35l North Fifth avenue. Mrs. Shearer who plans to be here the greater part of the spring season will pass several weeks with her sister. Mrs. James & Griffin of ll05 North Second street.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Mrs. Will w. Catlin Guest at
 eridqe Party Given by Friends

Mrs. Will W. Catlin of Los Angeles Was the honored guest at bridge given by MT. and Mrs. Harry Thomp- son and MT. and Mrs. John J. Me Donald Friday evening at the form CTS home on North Central avenue Almond blossoms and greenery were the floral features of a clever decora- tive scheme. The guest list included Mrs. Catlin. MT and Mrs. Charles K Pishon. Mir. and Mrs. A. H. Mcclellan. Mir. and Mrs Edward Rudolph, MT. and Mrs. Vernon Wright, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Little MT and Mrs. F. T. Relcher, Mir. and Mrs Joseph Stunned. Mir. and Mrs. T.. C. Panton, Mrs Charles Luke Miss Edna Stone and Miss Myrtle Lang.
 Mrs Edward :. Leonard is q recent arrival from Los Angeles. who will pass a month here. the guest of her sister. Mrs Charles Walters of 1604 East Washington street Mrs. Walters will be pleasantly recalled as Miss Grace Kemp, who was a great social favorite here many seasons ago. In- numerable events are being planned in honor of the visitor.
 Mrs Edward Kastner. of Prescott. is a week end visitor
 Mrs IT C. RanZo of Chicago was
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Pretty Luncheon is Given Thursday for Mrs. Callahan

Mrs. William L. Pinney presided over a prettily planned luncheon Thursday in honor of Mrs Mary Cal.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04

Thursday at her home on East Port land street. A profusion of violets expressed most pleasing violet color scheme. Those there including the 1 complimented guest were Mrs. Caro- | line Kibby, Mrs. A. L. Moore. Mrs. Win Wylie, Mrs. Joseph H. Kibbey | Mrs. Walter Kibbey of Los Angeles, Mrs. Joseph Sherburne Jenckes, and Miss Jane Donnelly of Chicago. One of the pleasant affairs of the l week was the luncheon over whicn | Mrs. Ira J. Johnston presided Thurs , day in compliment to her sister Mrs. ! r. F.. Coles of Bisbee. Pink carna- ! tions formed the simple. but effective | decoration, for each of the five small tables. The card prizes were won by | Mrs. James S. Griffin. Mrs. F. T. | Ceilings and Mrs. Fen Hiidreth Mrs. Johnston always entertains charming | ly and is planning number of de- lighful after Easter events. l Miss ShackeIford Hostess in
 Honor of Miss Dsmeron
 In celebration of the birthday Of ! Miss Erile Dameron. Miss Bernice ] Shackelford gave Q smartly' appointed ! dinner Tuesday evening at her East
 
 and daffodils combined in a pretty decoration. Covers wcCe laid for Miss | Dameron, Miss Irene Foley. Gordon l Shackelford. Lester Byron Roy Mur- ray and Leon Tolleson.
 l Al Frcsco Luncheon Starts
 Off Phoenix Spring Season
 Mrs. Frank Baum gave one of the most attractive events of the early spring season when shhe entertained with an al fresco luncheon at the Rosary on Monday. In addition to the natural beauty of the surroundings. 1 the small tables held q decoration 1 of almond blossoms that blended in exquisitel,' with the lovely garden, | The place cards featured flowers Of 1 spring. After luncheon, bridge was | played at Mrs. Paum's home, 1403 | North Central avenue The prizes were won by Mrs. J NJ. Phillipouski and Mrs. John r. Hampton. The guest list included Mrs. Thomas F.. l Campbell. Mrs. Daniel Francis. Mrs. | Fred Sutter Of Bsbcc Mrs. Kimhan 1 Pannister Mrs. George F. Goodrich, l Mrs. L. NJ. Laney, Mrs. John R. l Hampton Mrs. Margaret Ormond of Los Angeles. Mrs. Roy Wayland, Mrs. | H. D. McVay, Mrs. Ned Creighton. | Mrs Victor Hanny, Mrs. Chester | D. Reed. Mrs. F. W. Baum, Mrs. H. | NJ. Tennemore. Mrs. w. Galer Bur ! ris. Mrs. David F. Johnson, Mrs. Will | liam Alvin Summer. Mrs r. Louis ! Zimmerman. Mrs. Harry Thompson. Mrs. J. N. Phillipouski. Mrs. J. s. | Sanders. Mrs William Burton Me | Candless. Mrs. Clay Leonard. Mrs. Charles II. Akers. Mrs Harry R Car son. Mrs. Carl Anderson. Mrs. Floyd | Stahl. Mrs. A w Iightborne of Liberty. Mo. Mrs. John D. Parks. Mrs. | Carl Anderson. Mrs. MacEllherren. | Mrs K. II. ETans. Mrs. r. II. Hays. | Mrs. Charles K. Pishon. Mrs. R. T. ] Belchcr and Miss Edna Stone
 
 Mrs. L. R. Heard was the incentive for a charming luncheon of ten covers given by Mrs. Dwight B. Heard l Thursday at her home Casa Blanca. A lavender decorative scheme was | carried out in an artistic arrangement l Of violets and freeZias
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Country Club Dance Pleases Because Of it's lnformality

While the dance at the Country club Thursday evening was not large ly attended its jolly informative made it rank as ore of the especially en-
 joyable events of the week Those there were MT. and Mrs. Aaro.. Goldberg, EIr. and Mrs. Paul Bennett Dr. and Mrs. Robert Brownfiold, MT. and Mrs Harry Kay, Mir. and Mrs Parry. Goldwater. Mir and Mrs Charles K. Pishon. Mrs Fen Hildreth Mrs. Homer King. Miss Marion Dor ris Miss Wilma WaiNe. Miss Ethel Me Dermott. Marshall Waite. Stayton Doris. Sam Wilson and Phil Brooks
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04

MT. and Mrs. r. E. Coles will re- turn to Bisbee today after 2 brief stay in town. the guests of the Ira J. Johnsons.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04

Mrs. D. J. Morgan and Miss Grace Morgan of Travers City, Michigan are the guests of Mrs Edwin l. Gil- lettefor q few weeks en route for the California coast
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04

Mrs. L. B. Heard was the incentive for a charming luncheon of ten covers given by Mrs. Dwight B. Heard Thursday at her home Casa Blanca. A lavender decorative scheme was carried out In an artistic arrangement Of violets and freezias
Arizona republican., 1917-03-04
Cousin From Coast Guest at
 Pleasant Luncheon on Friday

By Mrs. Broadway Thursday Mrs. George Broadway made Mrs.
 Joseph s. Ienckes of Indianapolis the
 guest of honor at bridge luncheon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
FRENCH ADVANCE GUARDS
ENTER TOWN or, RO1I.

''N Associated TrcSs.l
fAlt1S. March i7-Frcnch adva,co
guards have entered the important Town
OF Rove. and tho French have occu
pied the entire front between Andcrhv
ana the Disc. comprising powerfully
fortified limos which the Germans have
hcid Tor more than two years
rms announcement is made tonight
IN tho official communication from the
war Office. which adds that at several
points the road between Rove and
N"Non has been reached.
Frankfort on the Main has hccn
bombardcd 10y French airplancs. in re-
taliatinS for the firing of Bapaume hr
the Germans
The Text OF tho statement reads:
AionE the whole front between
Andcchy and the Disc tabout fifteen
hiles) the enemy. declining battle
abandoned. under the pressure Of our
troops. powerfully and skillfuIly for
tined lines which they had held for
more than two years.
To-day our advance movement con-
tinucd rapidly Our advance guard en-
tered Royc. pursuing an enemy con-
tinEcnt which blew up crossings and
streets in tho interior section About
500 OF tho civil populations who the
icrnans did not have time to remove
greeted our soldiers with enthusiasm
North and northeast OF Lassigny.
which We likewise occupied. We have
reached at several points. and even
advanced beyond the road between
lioyc and Noyon. In tho course of our
pursuit We made prisoners who have
not yet been counted.
quite Violent artillery fighting took
place in Champagne in the region OF
Alaisons de Champagne and on the
right bank OF the Mcusc. in the sector
Of Les Chambrcttes and tho Caurieres
wood. ON the left bank of the Meusc
we directed destructive fires cffec-
lively against the German organiza-
is nothing to report on the rest Of the
front.
Last night our air spuadrons bonn
bardcd enemy squadrons in the region
Of Arnaville, and factories and blast
furnaces at Wolklinglin, whore great
fire broke out. AS we'll as stations and
roads in the region OF Ham and st.
Quentin. All Of our airplanes re-
turned undamaSed.
"In rcprisai for the setting aflre Of
| f'aDaumc one of our airplanes to-day
bombarded the town OF Frankfort on
| theMain."
Belgian communication: Romb fight
(Continued on Sixth Pagc.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
ACCEPTS THRONE
COND|T|ONED0N
VOTE Of PEOPLE
Grand Duke Michael Alex
androyitch Urges Plcb-
iscite in Russia.
FOR new GOVERNMENT
AND FUNDAMENTAL LAWS
Whereabouts of Deposed En-
peror Nicholas Left in Doubt
by Conflicting AdviceS.
EMPRESS AND CHILD ARE SAFE
Ecacsionary Party Completely Sup
presseti-Ncw Order Accepted
Without Resistance.
FOR NEW GOVERNMENT
AND FUNDAMENTAL LAWS
EMPRESS AND CHILD Arm SAFE
Ecacsi0nary Party Completely Sup.
presseti-Ncw Order Accepted
Without Resistance.
fBy Associa,.d Pres.


Decision whether Grand Dukr Mi
clncl Aloxandrovitch shall occupy the
RUSSIAN thron. abdicated by his
brother. Emperor Nicholas. Is lef, TO
81 plcbiscitc "f tho Russian people. ac-
cording TO the manifesto issued b.. the
grand duke. This tx taken in some
quarters to mean that Grand Duke
Michael docs not intend to accc pt the
regency temporarily. but only after the
holding OF elections
!hc whereabouts of dcposcd Emperor
Nichoias Is LEI; somcwha; in doub; ty
conflicting aovccs. one of which as-
sci'a tina; he is being held a priaone =
IN ths House of Parliament. and an
other that h" ~ in a monastery q.
l'skof. where he signed his abdica,ion
OF the throne at the demand of Z com
'n'ttce OF the Durna The Russian
Empress and crown prince are re
ported TO be safe in Finland
The Russian garrison al the fortress
or SHeaborE. which defends Ticlsinc-
Tors. Is reported TO have mutsnied and
refused to join the revolution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
BAP PAUME IN FLAMES
AS BR|T|SHENT
Germans Fire Town Before De-
parturc. Which Occurs Only
After Stiff Fighting.
MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ALLIES
French Thrust Way Forward on
l3-Mile Front to Depth of
Two and Half Miles.
MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ALLIES
tHy Assnclated rrranl


Alter many months of hammcring at
the German lines in tho Soininc sector
The British armies at last have cap
turcd Bapaunc, considered the first
and perhaps the main. objective in the
long British advance in that sector. Al
the same tim", tn. towns OF. Lc Trans
10y and Achietie-Petit also fell TO the
British. General Haig's troops entered
Eapaumc on Saturday morning after
severe lighting. and found the town in
flames the Germans having fired 1t.
French troops north OF the Avre
River and between the Avrc and the
DISC have thrust their way forward
TO depth of about two and half
miles along Il thirtecn-mle front.
The German War Office admits re-
tircrncnt OF tho German forces along
re-mil" front between Bcauvraigncs
and Lassigny. in tho Disc region. as
we'll AS between Sally and st. Pierre
Naast wood OF the Somme front.