davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
Victory Depends
On British Ability
To Hold Ridges
Gen. Maurice Declares Ger
man Slaughter Greatest
Since First Ypres

= LONDON, Sept. 27.-On his return
from a visit to the Italian front Major
General f. y. Maurice. chief director
OF military operations at the War Of
fee. to-day discussed the situation in
Flanders with The Associated Press.
During the past month there has
been a long pause, thanks to the rain
and mud in Flanders he said. "The
pause made necessary more ample
preparations than ordinarily after
first advance preparations equivalent
to launching an entirely new battle.
But the result amply justified the
preparations. and while on previous
occasions we won our detectives only
after protracted fighting, We yesterday
were IN possession of the whole of our
detectives before s a. m.
"The fighting yesterday was in the
most vital area-the ridge system dom
mating the plain of Flanders. and the
key TO the whole series Of ridges.
There is good deal more to be said
about this battle than what we gained.
Officers who have been with the
British army from the beginning all
agree that since the first battle OF
Ypres there has never been a slaughter
Of the Germans comparable 10 that
( they suffered in the rcpulsed counter
attacks of the past few days. The
/ Germans counter attacked in masses.
and dozens OF these counter attacks
were swept away by our fire. with ter
| rible German losses.
"The most important aspect OF the
| Flanders battle is summed up in the
words 'wastage of reserves The Ger
mans have done their best TO keep US
! off the series Of ridges. When we fin
ish getting these ridges we shall claim
a victory.
Question of Reserves
THE question. then. is whether We
can exploit that victory. and exploiting
| il dependS on whether We have got
more reserves than the enemy. Thus
| far the German wastage has been much
greater than ours. and they have used
| Is per cent more divisions than we
since July 81.
Regarding the East front situation.
| it is chiefly remarkable for the little
| advantage the Germans have taken Of
| the notorious situation in Russia,
General Maurice continued. "The ques-
ton is. have they done so little be
cause they have been unable TO do
more. or have they withheld their hand
| for political or other reasons? II is
! too early to reach a decision on that
question, but in my own mind | have
! little doubt that the strain on the West
| front is the chief reason for the small
| German progress in the East
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
| Iiqhlanders, Outnumbefed and
Cut Off, Fought Till Help Came
Scotch Companies Are Heroes OF the Hour on ranoer'
Front-Enemy Attempts to Reake Menin Road
Positions Are Beaten Back

countered in return and forced them
from one Of these. leaving the othe'
still in enemy hands.
British Improve Lines
From the British standpoint the sit
nation resulting from the new OF
fensive is exceedingly satisfactory.
Weather conditions were ideal to-day
and consultations were proceeding rap
idly. In several places the British I'M
proved their line somewhat during the
night BY establishing posts stlIl iur-
Their. J
The two companies Of Argyll ana
Sutherland Iighlanders who made sueh
q remarkable stand Tuesday ana iues-
day night in the face Of overwhelming
odds against German attacks IN the
neiehborhood Of the Ypres-Menin road,
and who were mentioned in the official
report for their great gallantry, are
the heroes OF the hour along the front
They were finally relieved By the ad-
yancing troops from their isolated POSI-
ton. where they had been cut on by
the Germans in the early operations.
Their unit was involved in furious
German counter attacks, whlch were
begun TUESDAY morning, probably IN an
effort to disrupt the expected british
offensive. They were attacked apou'
dawn by clements of four German owl
sions. So bitter was the enemy as
sault that the British troops were bent
back. but the two companies OF Hign,
landers refused TO give ground ana
chung stubbornly TO their posts IN the
face o. terrific blows.
Highlanders Cut on
The battle ragged all morning. About
o'clock in the afternoon the British
counter attacked and fought their way
forward until they had reestablished
themselves in practically all the ground
lost. But they were still some distance
short of the two companies, who val
iantly held their own.
All afternoon and throughout the
night the Highlanders stuck to their
positions. although the enemy con-
tinued to rush forward infantry IN an
attempt to dislodge them. And here
this handful Of intrepid Scots were
found and rescued when the British ad-
vance swept forward at daybreak
Wednesday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE AND
BELGIUM, Sept. 27.-(By The Associ-
at.d Press) Hard fighting occurred
during the night at various points along
the Ypress battlefront as result OF
heavy German counter attacks on posi-
tions wres,ed from the enemy yester-
day. but this morning found the stu
alton virtually unchanged. Furious
enems assaults, which continued
throughout yesterday and last night,
were deal; with successfully, and the
British to-day were maintaining their
new lines.
The main battle this morning was in
the neighborhood Of a position known
as Cameron House, which lies Just
south Of the eastern extremity. Of
Polygon Wood. A severe and contln-
uous struggle has been proceeding
here. and when last heard from the
Australians were pressing the logged
Germans hard
Counter Attacks Fail
Counter attacks against the Austria
liam front east Of Polygon Wood during
the night were hurled back after hard
fighting.
Yesterday afternoon the Germans
launched a pretentious counter drive
against the British line between Tower
Hamlets and Polygon Wood. A sanguil-
nary struggle ensued, especially north
of Menin Road, but the Germans were
gradually forced to withdraw after sur
tering heavy losses.
Northwest of Zonnebcke heavy fight
ing still continues in the region OF an
elevation known 90 Hill 30. which domi-
Lates a considerable amount OF the sur
rounding ground. East and little
northeast Of ST. Julien the Germans
made two heavy counter attacks against
redoubt positions which the British had
captured yesterday morning. very
determined assault in the nelghborhood
of Roetleer farm, east of st. Julien
was driven off. North Of this place the
Germans succeeded in regaining two
redoubts. Subsequently the British
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME. Sept. On various sectors Of the
Trcntino and Julian fronts enemy parties at
tempted to surprise our lookout posts. but
everywhere were driven back. In the Mar
moads region the enemy In exploding mine
tried 10 dislodge US from positions captured
Friday night The attempt failed. On the
Carso Plateau increased activity on the part
Of the cnemy's artillery was effectively coun-
tered.
Enemy railway plants at Grahovo and
Dottoglano were attacked yesterday by our
air squadrons. which dropped altogether Ave
tons OF bombs The enemy's reaction was
very lively. One Of our machines which was
brought down in an aerial combat over
Asisgo fell in flames inside our lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
FRENCH

PARIS. Sept 81. On the Aisne front, al
ter violent bombardment of our positions at
Jesvaux- Merons. to the west Of Cerny, the
enemy attacked south of Arbre-de-Cerhy' puV
WAS forced to return to his trenches atter
suffering heavy losses. A second attack
launched this morning at Aube. between the
Plateau dcs Classmates and the Claiborne
Plateau, likewise was repulsed.
Two enemy surprise attacks, one upon the
right bank Of the River Meuse, in the region
Of beaumont. and the other in Alssce. In the
region Of the Linge, were completely re-
pulsed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
Official Statements
West
BRITISH

LONDON. Sept 27.-Lster accounts show
the enemy spared no effort to regain I'M
portant ground captured by us. The fight
ing on the battlefront yesterday afternoon
and evening was exceedingly severe. Between
p m. and four separate counter attacks
we're made in great strength against our new
front from Tower Hamets TO the Craven
stafel road.
The struggle was the most severe in the
area south of Poygon Wood. where English
Scottish. Welsh and Australian troops de-
faated rspeated attempts Of the enemy 70
br,ak into our positions. The enemys at
tacks all were repulsed after fierce hghtlng
in which the German losses from our artillery
and infantry fire were extremely heavy
Later in the evening the hghtng SradusIIS
died down, leaving our troops IN possession
of the ground they had captured during ue
day. -, .;rrIo,es
dropped many tons OF bombs. making se'eIal
direct hits. on the railroad ms az 49,
Tourout junction. the Lichtervelde Junction
and the Cortemarck junction. All our ma
chimes returned safely -
INIGHT)-After all our objectiyes nag ma,
been gained yesterday seven powerful nV s.lL
counter attacks were made during Ihe az
noon and evening All were repulSed WIN
The total number OF prisoners captureu IN
yesterday's offensive operation was i.oIt' IN
Guiding 4S officers Our casualties "e'e
again light. ..,..a o,-
nositions slightly south of PolyYon Wood.
There has been considerable artillery ectiyltE
on both sides at intervals throughout the oay'
The weather was misty Wednesday morn
ing and later the day was overcast, WIN
strong west wind In spite OF tins our arr
planes were extremely active IN co-operdt w,
with the artillery and infantry IN the pa'''
area. -. -. rL
The enemy troops on the fighting Inc ane
his reserves in the rear we're hnrasseo wiz
machine and gun fire Throughout the uAS
Some thirty thousand rounds were nreu lIoii
attitudes OF 100 feet and upward and many
narties Of German infantry were dispersed
with casualties On one occasion three OF
,be enemy's guns were fired on while mov,
ing The teams OF two OF the guns ooi'eu
and the third gun was overturned: F..
Stronp opposition was encountered IRON
the cnemy's fighting machines, ana a VERY
large number of combats occurred at low
attitudes Heavy casualties on poth sue. sue
resulted. owingto the difficulty OF reganhih'
control of damaged machines wheh hyihi
near the ground. .;,
The weather prevented any eHtensiV
hombinc operations during the daytime bu
AT night over two tons Of bombs were droppe'
on the enemy's reserves near the battle iroh'
Seven hostile machines were downed IN al
/ fighting, three were driven down out OF con
/ troll. and FIVE others were downed by inisntr
/ fire Thirteen of our machines are missing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
East
RUSSIAN

PETROGRAD. Sept. 27--On the Caucssu.
front. in the Van region near Shstakh. our
recommending parties had engagements with
the kurds in the Rua region our dctach-
ments after an engagement drove the kurds
10 Orumaru. twenty miles northwest of Rua
and captured prisoners and herds OF cattle.
On the Baltic Sea Tuesday the enemy made
several aerial raids in the region Of the Gulf
Of Riga with the object Of ascertsining the
exact position Of our naval forces. The en-
envy airplancs kept themselves beyond the
reach Of our naval guns and coast batteries.
Aviation On Monday. on the southwestern
front our sirmen brought down one enemy
machine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

BERLIN, Sept 27.--Army Of Crown Prince
Rupprecht-The Battle in Flanders yestr-
day ragged uninterruptedly from early morn
ing until far into the night, and conhh-
ued until morning in minor engagements.
The battle-tried 4th Army again withstood
the British assault. Troops belonging to
every German province shared in the sue
cess Of the day. which brought the enemy
even less gain Of territory than the battle
Of September %.
Drumfire Of unprecedented intensity pre-
coded the attacks. Behind a wall Of dust
and smoke the British infantry broke forward
between Mangelaares and Hollebekc, often
accompanied by tanks. The enemy, assault
ing repeatedly on both sides OF Langemarck,
was repulsed every time by our fire and IN
hand. to-hsnd fighting.
From the region to the east of ST. Julian
TO the Menin-Ypres road the English sue
cesded in breaking into our defensive zone 70
depth Of one kiometre, where afterward
bitter and varying battles took place through
out the daV.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
PATRIOTISM AND PRICES

WE the daymn believe is patriotic DUTY
Wv milk The people because otne non-Pon
able foods must sent should take the place OF these oos
- Ne Work fables Children health and growth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

We believe it is our duty and the duty
of others to explain to you how cheap
milk is at ruling prices as compared
with other foods.
And we shall do our duty and tell you
these facts through newspaper announce
ments like this.
We believe it is our patriotic duty to see
that you get all the milk you need and
we shall strive to do that either through
the dealers or otherwise.
If you can't get all the milk you want
write US. If you want more facts than
we state, ask for them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

Grive, Berlin says great many Of
these steel ribbed monsters were en-
rloycd at different parts of the front
British Hold Key TO Ridges
The British victories of last week and
this have put them in possession OF the
key TO the entire system of ridges
dominating the Flanders plains and
the rlroads which supply the German
naval bases At 0stend and Ieebrugge.
They now stand on the southwestern
tip OF the Zonnebeke ridge, command
irg u sweep Of that elevation as far as
its northern end, overlooking Roulers.
Between their new lines and the Nat
plains of Flanders intervenes the third
German defensive system, anchored on
the heights defending Roulers, Staden,
Thourout and Menin.
The two great offensive movements
Of the last week cleared the second
German defensive system. Haig has
put the worst behind him. There
remains only a final stroke compare
bic with the last two to ace the
British forces in position for the grshd
offensive next spring, In when tne nrst
American troops will go over me top
at the side Of the French and Engllsh
soldiers. The unceasing activity OF the
British troops i'm the sector east OF
Arras has accomplished there what has
been achieved by larger strokes 10 the
north. II is a double menace-from
the Arras and the Ypres region-that
now confronts Lille and the enemy's
line from that point northward to the
coast.
British Back to Old Position
The capture of Zonnebeke ends a
bitter struggle Of two and half
wears. placing the British once more
where they stood in April, 1918. be-
fore the second great rush of the
enemy swept them westward, with their
backs to Ypres.
The Crown Prince shifted his at
tack to-day from the Nerdun front 10
the region north Of the Aisne, where
two waves Of German troops were sent
against the French troublesome south
OF Cerny, the other at Aube, between
the California and Classmates plateaus.
Both met with failure, the Germans
suffering heavy losses. German at
tempts to gain the initiative in the
Beaumont region, on the right bank OF
the Meuse, were frustrated.
Berlin says seventeen Allied planes
were brought down during the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
Twelve French Ships Lost
Sunk by U-Boats or Mines in
Week-Italy Loses Seven

PARIS, Sept. 26 delayed. The
French Admiralty tonight announced
the following losses by submarines or
mines for the week ended Septem-
Der %:
cover 1000 tons. seven; ono pre-
viously reported. Under 1900 tons,
five; two previously reported. Three
steamers were attacked unsuccessfully
No fishing vessels were lost"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

To produce milk we must get at least
the cost of production for it from the
retailers who sell it to you. Our prices
barely cover this cost
We believe it is the patriotic duty of the
retailers to sell you this milk at reason
able profit We believe it is your patriotic
duty to consume milk-to order more OF
il, not less; for if milk is not constantly
consumed the COWS must be slaughtered
for beef and it would take years to bring
the COW herd up to normal again.
We believe it is our patriotic duty and the
duty of others in this business to tell you
of the cost Of production and the profits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

ROME, Sept. 26 delayed One
tcamship % more than 1,50e tons and
six sailing ships of less than 100 tons
each were sunk last week by mines or
submarines. according TO the weekly
report from the Italian Admiralty.
The steamer was sunk outside ltal-
ian territorial waters. One steamship
and one sailing vessel were damaged,
but were able TO reach port
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
ELMVnLE

Mrs. George B. Kimban of Bridge port has been the guest of her sister, Mrs.. Fred c. Leavens. . MT. and Mrs. Herbert Hopkins and Miss Florence Hopkins are to spend the summer at Oakland Beach
 William Edwards has an egg that measures : inches by inches and weighs 5 1-2 ounces. -as
 Nfr. and Mrs. J. E. Potter have re- turned to the Hill Crest House from W Fest4Rutland.- Mass. : Maurice --Conklin has been ill.
 Mrs (: H. Pike was in Mansfield Tuesday to attend the funeral of an aunt.
 Representative and Mrs. Wright en- tertained Friday MT. and Mrs. Fayette Wright and daughter of Pomfret t Mrs. C, D.1A rnold has returned from Nova Scotia where she was called by the death of her father.
 Mrs. J. E. Potter has been visiting her sister in Shamrock, R. l.
 Harry Branllam of Pawtucket was a visitor at Grassmere- farm Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
EAST KILLNGLY
Almond M. Paine Buys Back the
 Sweet Farm-6irthsay Party.

Miss Doris L. Smith received a June box Saturday evening from a large party of young friends.
 Moves Chase and Walter Chase of Norwich called on relatives here We'd nesday.
 Miss Mildred Chase of Brooklyn was a guest at John Smiths Wednesday.
 Buys Sweet Farm.
 Almond M. Paine purchased the Mary Sweet property that was sold at auction here Tuesday Mir Paine sold the property to Mrs. Sweet a few years ago.
 Harry Battey was a visitor in Put nam, Tuesday.
 Mrs. R. R. Chase of Putnam was at the Chase homestead Thursday and Friday.
 Birthday Party.
 Miss Nina Smith entertained a large party of friends Wednesday evening at the home of her parents in honor of her 16th birthday. Games were play ed,- refreshments were served and pleasant evening spent.
 Mrs. Gladys Moran recently enter tained her sister, Miss Edith Shippee of Foster, R. l.
 Mrs. Bernard Edwards is visiting relatives in Hampton.
 Miss Ethel Roth, who is attending High School in Danfeison, spent the week end at her home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
BALLOUVILLE
Sudden Death of Nos Hehert-Hons Team Defeats North Grosgenordale Ran1bIers

The village residents were shocked Monday morning to hear Of the sud den death. of Noe Hebert,- fireman for several years at the upper mill Of the AttaWaugan Co. called the Pinevillc mill. MT. Hebert left his home ap- parently as well as. ever, and went in the early morn to attend to his duties the amount Of steam registered, the night watchman saw him suddenly pitch forward upon his face. Life was extinct when he reached him. The funeral took place Wednesday af- ternoon at St. Josepl1's Roman Catho- lie church in DaNville. -- Burial was in the cemetery here.
 Tomorrow. afternoon .-- the Putnam Salvation Army corps is to hold. meeting in Blackstone hall at 8, o. clock This is the only religious ser vice in the hall for Sunday as Rev. w. D. Woodward and family are at Middletown where the younger son, Truman, will be graduated from Wes- la yon University.
 Last Saturday afternoon the Bafleu- vile 1eam on the home field defeated the Ramblers of North Grosvenordele, I9 to 4. Today here tie Wauregans and BaHouviiles are to be pitted against one another.
 Rev. and Mrs w. D. Woodward were .agreeably surprised when at the ChiEdren's Day concert last Sunday TO dfave their son AIvall unexpectedly arrive from Detroit He is expecting to be summoned to Chicago shortly for examination for the U. $. aviation corps.
 Gardens hereabouts are looking fine, though some are rather backward The outlook is, good for an extra crop of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
SOUTH WiNDHAlM
Charles Backus to Be An Usher at
 Geer- Barstow Wedding, In Scot land.

The Ladies Mission Society met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Richard Perry.
 Mrs. William Backus has as her guest Mrs. Elizabeth Fitch. of Staten Island, N. Y.
 Mrs C. l.. Clinton went Tuesday to visit her daughter, Miss Mabel Cliu- ton. who is teaching in Sornerville
 Perry Crane is employed in Bristol. Mrs. Andrew Metzger entertained over Sunday Miss Emily Lyman of windharh.
 Mrs He.en Tubbs is the guest for a week of her son, Herbert Tubbs of Hartford
 chiIdren's Service.
 The Sunday morning service that is held at 9.30 o'clock in the church will be omitted and there will be ex- ercises by the children at 9.30 o'clock.
 Mrs. Mary Larkham is the guest of relatives in Eastford. for two weeks.
 Miss Marian Polly was in New Lon don. Monday.
 Dr. Barstow. of Boston and Miss Geerz of Scotland will be married today Saturday in Scotland Cha rles Backus- is to be one of the ushers : Mrs, Lewis Kiese. who is i'll is in St. Josepf's hospital. W-illimantic.
 Mrs. William Backus and Mrs E1iz- abeth Fitch were in Norwich, We'd Desday.>
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
WESTFORD.

7 MT. and Mrs. Lindon Wilson a-t Awo children of Brookdefd la1. moved into one of A1r. Bucks hou=re MT Wilson is employed at the Eu~. farm.
 Miss Elsie Lincoln of New Haven is at her summer home here with six of her girl friends.
 Miss Gladys Barlow has a new touring car
 AIr. and Mrs 1T. O. Eastman ar-s son, Warren, of Hartford. motorcd ra Westford. Saturday and were Eursfr of Mrs. Clarence II. Barlow over Sun day.
 Mrs. Albert Squires is enterts .- .-- her father MT. Waite, of CamnrI3ye. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
WESTMINSTER
Storm Conpeis Postponeuent of chiI-
 dren,s Day Coneert-ScheoI Year ycIoses-Mrs. T. Edward Davies at Nit. HeIYeke Con1nencenfent

The observance of -ChIdren'ss Sun day could not be held because of the storm and was postponed to July l. gs The union meeting Of the various sections of Canterbury's Red Cross auxiliary was held with Mrs. William Roiiinsofl' of. Westminster at the Plains, Tuesday. afternoon
 The w c. T. U. Of the town held Mrs. Sarah B. F4adley.' "Wednesday, with a very interesting and helpful programme.
 Waltar smith of Norwich has been visiting with w. H. Greenman. . His many friends hear with great regret that Oliver Moody of the Unit ed States navy is to have a second operation this week as g. result of his cent--accfdent. :. MT. Silva Is remodeling his wood
 Westminster crops are now mostly planted, being greatly delayed by un- favorable. weather. : s.,.rs,-t- Close of Schools. -. 1.-The, town s schools closed with pub tie exercises Friday. Fred Allen of Westminster district was one of the graduates.
 Miss Elizabeth Daly of Bolton is visiting her sister. Miss Margaret Daly at sRest-a-W While.
 Mrs. W. H. Greenrnan is i'll. @ fa5At College comn1eneenent.
 Mrs. T. Edward Davies who is at the cornrnencenent exercises of her college, Mt. Holyoke. writes, of the marvellous fact Of the attendance of two graduates of seventy. years ago l1s4T), both In fine physical and men tal condition and with young hearts. At the annual Grove exercises at the grave of Mary Lyon, who founded the institution in 1887. they placed the w;reaths, while the rail was. sovinsly festooned by the white-clad students 6< today