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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
YANkS FIND GROUND
COVERED WITH DEAD
RetreatinS Enemy Has No Time
To Bother With Corpses
ALLIES REACH DETECTIVES
American Infantry and Machine Gum
ncrs Advance Under Barrage of
75'S and 55's and Arrive at Objective
Point on Schedule.

f. With The American Army Between
The Aisne and Marne, Friday July 19
(Night-By the Associated Press. y
American troops participating in the
FrancO-American advance late TODAY
on a mile and n, quarter on the
Soissons- Chateau Thierry front, went
forward against strong machine gun
fire ovr ground coverd with German
dead.
From a hill east of Dommiers, about.
six kilOmeterS southwest of Soissons
the correspondent Friday saw the
Americans going into action in the
forward movement. The advance was
well organized and the system work ed
we'll from one end of the line to the
other
Advance Under Barrage
Under a barrage the fire from 75s
and 55's, American infantry and ma
chine gunners advanced through
ripening grain fields, trampled by the
,etreating Germans Thursday and
reached their objectives according to
schedule, despite the fire of German
machine guns. The bombardment of
the big German guns was feeble at
this point.
The Americans started from a point
west of the Paris scissors road near
the shelI-shattered village of Missy
aux-Bois, advancing nearly q llilO-
meter before the Germans began to
reply with their big guns to the
American barrage. Missy aux -Bois
lies in a valley and the Americans
were Advancing upgrade toward the
east. A few tanks were here and
there preceding the infantrymen. AS
the Americans progressed the enemy
barrage fire increased.
Hillside Dotted With Dead.
The hillside east of Dommiers, over
which the Americans advanced, were
fCo,+;,,,e1 IN Third Pa g@A
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
SHIPNVRF9CkED CREW IANDErD

Washington July 20.--Safe arrival
at an Atlantic port of the steamship
San Jacinto, bearing the entire crew
OF the American steamer Oosteretik
which was sunk in collision with
San Jacinto on July TO- about 500
miles from the American coast. was
announced today by the navy depart
Inent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
PERSHING REPEATS GAINS

Washington, July 20.-Continued
progress by the Americans between
the A1sne and the Marne was reported
today by General Pershing in mis-
comm munique for Friday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
CONFIRM ROOSENELTS DEATH
German Aviators Drop Note i'm Amer
lean Camp Announcing Fatality.

Paris July 20.--German aviators
have dropped a note into American
aviation camps confirming the death
of Lieut.. Quentin soosevelt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
CHOLERA IN MOSCOW
Within the Past "a Hours 224 Cases
Have Been Registered in the Rus
sian Capital.

London, July 20.-Cholera has
broken out in Moscow, according to
g Russian wireless message received
here today. Within the past "a hours,
the message says, there have been
registered in Moscow 224 known
cholera cases, rs suspected cholera
cases and 26 cases of stomach dis
ease.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

Down, SalutInS Ills comrades.
Washington, July 2O.-Captain H.
H. Christy, commander of the az
mored cruiser San Diego, sunk yester-
day off Long Island reported to the
navy department today his belief that
the ship was torpedoed, in spite of the
absence of any positive evidence of
the presence of an enemy submarine
The department still is without in
formation as to whether there was
nearly all of the officers and men of
the crew have been landed by rescue
steamers.
There was no disorder on the cruis-
or, the captain said, every man taking
his station as if in ordinary drill.
A statement issued today by Rear
Admiral Palmer, acting secretary OF
the navy, commends the exemplary
conduct of officers and men Of the
San Diego, citing particularly the
courageous behavior OF Captain
Christy, who was the last to leave the
ship.
AS the ship was turning over the
captain made his way over the side
and jumped overheard. He and the
executive officers were cheercd by the
men in the boats and as the cruiser
went down. the men sang "The Star
SpangIed Banner.
The statement disclosed that five or
six mines were destroyed last night
In the vicinity of the sinking and that
,,o ,-eT,0,.IC have I0nap received a
submarine near there.
That there was little if any loss of
life is indicated by the fact that the
ship was abandoned in good order, all
hands remaining az their posts until
ordered to take to the boats.
Official Navy Despatch.
Belief that the cruiser San Diego
was sunk by torpedo is expressed in
a dispatch today from the chief of
staff of cruiser forces to the navy de-
partment The dispatch follows:
THE captain of the San Diego re-
ports that he is inclined to the belief
that the ship was sunk by torpedo.
There are no conclusive facts, how
ever. on which to base q definite opin-
ION at present, in view of following
circumstances:
mo torpedo wake was seen.
~2-No convincing evidence that
periscope was seen.
"3-No submarine appeared, IN
spite of the fact that three unarmed
rescue ships were in the vicinity for
about two hours
"4-Ship was struck on port slde
abaft beam, which discourageS mine
theory.
"5-Weather was fine; smooth sea-"
New York, July 20.-Thirty-one
sailors who were landed at Point
o'Woods on Long Island yesterday
said u torpedo had struck the war
ship amidships. following which two
Dther explosions occurred. Other sur
vivors among 800 who arrived at this
bort on tanker last night We're re-
ported to have said that either Il coast
defense mine or an internal explosion
caused the explosion. Other steam
ships. with survivors aboard We're eX-
nected to arrive at New York or other
nearby port during the day.
Some Of the survivors Who We're
landed at Point owed 'T'To ere
that q submarine had been seen and
one declared a shot had gone home
and destroyed the undersea craft, but
In officer and most Of the other sail
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

188O0 Prisoners Taken.
Trench troops the scissors have extended tha;~
vance from Monte de Paris southwest of the Beeu tov
southeast of Soissons. - '' . -"
me number OF German prisoners taken Franco-Am
can offensive now has reached 18.8OO ~
Vii the Rheims front the French have advanced fo
tance OF 1000 ards between Souan Auberve The Fen
also made slight progress Pourcy. ~ W
Important Center Taken
lhe french line has been advanced much further
sons but the front now very close the main road onno
Vhe1onto1re miles south of Sossons emonoire ;e al
poftant center tor the transport of German troops
The French advanced average of one mile nm ao ~
front between noon yesterday and o'clock last night
Where French Is
lhe French line now through Fontenoy Pernant Be
co. Vlmontore north Of lie Pessier-FIueu Chow Neu
Front and Sonnelans. '' -Ne'w4
Further advances by the French the field Of the Germ
offensive both north and south of Marine are renord Iii
ernoon ~ 1NP0itep sfio da
South OF the Marine the French have taken Bos de Mis al
reached Part-a- Binson, the river ~ 4t4t'9 e 81
Norh OF the Marine the French captured Marau, so,+a
OF Bgny after heavy fighting, forward west f
Driven Across River
l1e Germans the front Of the AIarne have
a repulse by the French and retreane norWarJ
rVef Reuter- correspondent French
afternoon 7'N'' lNieS@Pls TN
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
48 OF CREW MISSING


New York. July 2O.-Late after
noon reports on the sinking of the
San Diego state that: after check
ing up of lists of survivors on rescue
ships by naval officers, 4S members
of the crew of the San Diego were
still unaccounted for"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
GERMAN RAID STOPPED.
AirpIane Crosses Pcntish Coast But
Is Driven OFF BY Guns.

London. July 2O-~-A German air
plane crossed the kentish coast this
morning and was driven back by the
fire of anti i-airCraft guns, according
to an official announcement.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20


poned Drive Against British.
Washington, July 2O.-Six of Gen.
Pershing's divisions, or about 100000
American troops, are fighting with
the French in the present offensive
in the -Aisne-Marne district, Gen.
March, chief of staff, today advised
members of the senate military COM
mittee at their weekly conference.
The Franco-Am erican offensive will
continue as long as it is possible to
force the Germans back, Gen. March
stated.
Drive Against British Held Up.
Gen. March told the senators also
that the Germans have been prepar-
ing for an offensive against the Bri-
tish to the north on the western front
to be sim ultaneous with their last Of
fensive against the Franco+American
front.
For some reason, Gen March,
stated the drive against the British
was postponed and that is the pro-
bable explanation give for the British
policy of not attacking the Germans
while the French and Americans are
engaged in their offensive.
Germans Have Been Stopped.
Allied military opinion, Gen. March
said is unanimous that the German
offensive has been completely stopped
Official reports to the war depart
ment, Gen. March told newspaper
men, showed q maximum penetration
of ten miles by the Franco-Ameri-
can forces and an average penetra-
ton OF seven miles.
American troops engaged on this
front are the First, Second, Third
and Fourth regular divisions and the
26th (New England) and 2Sth
(Penna.) National Guard. The 42nd
National Guard (Rainbow) is station
ed in the Champa gne region An un- !
attached colored regiment of the 93rd
National Guard army division is in
each sector.
The 77th National Army division.
composed largely of New Jersey
troops but including New York and |
Delaware men, is in line near Lune- |
Vile. 1t is operating as a division !
under it's own commander.
No report on casualties among the
Americans engaged has reached the
war department.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
Battle Line Being Extended

With the American Army Betwee,
the A1sne and Marine, July 20, (B1
the Associated Pressy-The battlI
zone along the front of the Aluet
counter attack between the Aisne am
Marne is being extended further souti
towards Chateau-Thierry than tn
region previously affected, accordin.
to information early this morning
The Franco American forceS~ az
continuing the steady pounding i
the northern part of the line. pea.
scissors, although the movement /
lacking the dAshing advance which
characterized the first day of the at
tack.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
Enemy Opposition Strengthens.

The attempts of the crown prince.
generals to rally their forces to NEE
the steady movement of the Allies Ina,
resulted In such strengthening of til,
opposition as to indicate that the bat.
tie is approaching the point when the
armies Will soon be locked in giant
struggle.
Both on the northern end of the
line and further south the reimgorced
Germans are making q desperate eff,
fort to hold their positions.
The weather was clear this morrA
ing and this gave some satisfaction ID
the thousands OF men engaged on the
Allied side. The indications, however.
were that the day would be one
of exceptional heat.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
Freneh Linz
Pernaff;
Neuilly-St.|
ant Gerna

With the French
ciated Press, j 90 a. r1t
back the Germans on TIA
arc now approaching the
The Germans have b
to the northward.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
FRAZEE WON'T CONSENT.
Boston American President Don't
Want to Close Baseball Season.

Chicago, July 20.--A message to all
club owners in the American league,
asking them If they were willing to
abide by Secretary Bakers order at
once. was sent today by President
Ban Johnson. The action of the
Cleveland club in closing tomorrow is
the first result of the message.
Boston, July 20.-"My answer is
that I Will not give my consent and
il requires unanimous consent to
close the season." declared President
Fl. II. Frazee, OF the Boston Aneri-
can league team today when his at
tention was called TO Ban Johnson 5
request to abide by Secretary Bak-
er's order At once.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
Gen. March, Informs Senate
Military Committee That
Six of Gen. Pershing's Di-
visions Are Engaged.
WILL CONTINUE TO
FORCE ENEMY BACK

American Military Leader Declares
Franco-American Forces Will Con-
tinuc Present Offensive just as
Germans Back-Huns Have Post
poned Drive Against British.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
Captain Expresses Belief
That Ship Was Sent to
Bottom BY Torpedo Fired
From German Submarine.
LOSS OF LIFE IS
BELIEVED SMALL

Loss Of Life is Not Known, But May
Have Been Small-Ship Sink So
Rapidly That Many Of the Crew
Have to Leap Overboard-Quarter-
master Sticks to His Post and Goes
Down, Salutins His Comrades.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

London, July 2-The Allied gains in front IN
offensive have been further extended along the line It,
tagne de Paris, mile and half southwest of Sois
SOUTH ~
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

tContinued on Third Pag-}
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CONTINUED on Third Pages
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21
NO JEALOUSY AMONG ALLIES

At this stage o the is worth noting that while envy and mutual ecrmnation have broken between Germany and her conedcrae Hungary Turkey respect and affection of the Allies for another almost daily advances of fraternay welded peoples In accounting for this striking divergence of the opposing of the world the historian. well the contemporary analyst will the respective motives apparent in the psychology Of the itself Sclaggandzement sord greed and materiasm undere the assorted of the Central Entente while beraan ideas for the weak and the democracy the world comprise the exalted of the Allies
 In his thoughts of victory, his grudgng forecast of possible defeat & enemy wholly dominated by the material things of land, ships, munitions and tangible com modites which he In triumph disaster with him the issue What am get out of it side there only the small which have again what al ready theirs when the freeboor hore of Germany Bel
 and the pundcng Austro ungarans invaded Serbia With the Allies all pride of transgured the admirable rivalry of stainless champions the emulation Of heroic peoples spred by the spiritual and mpehabc ideal ideal that measurable by money changers real agents the ctyed pawnbokers o dcfenselcsS These of the why patry feelings of envy, of racial jealousy of national prcement the epoc-makng unity of the armies the navies and the peoples of the Allied nations i'll this
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21
GOLFER AND THE I. w. w.

Complete evasion of the cardinal of primary election the w. w. and similar State marks an eighteen page statement of by Fred Coler de oatc candidate for The supposed the candidates stand different issues interest this and in accompanying said comprehensive state ment No word of the candidates the W. w. the radical and the characters with himself included in the lengthy document It is accompanied by this
 "A copy of the is enclosed herewith in the hope that you will deem it of sufficient value
 justify its publication wholly part your
 CTS may know definitely the policies which I base my
 candidacy for the democratic nomination for governor"
 The is signed with a rubber stamp.
 In with the candidates silence the l. w. w. radical issue which of the greatest issues of the campaign lis of the concluding paragraphs of the wherein implied promise of the candidate bring together possible the socastc element with the representatives democracy lin the Saten other words maintain possible Hunts connection with the radicals the maintaining Hunts doubtful democracy. This paragraph declares
 To conclude my prediction statement, I would fur
 ther all democrats of my determination to do every
 thing within my power, short of conceding principle
 heal old wounds and allay dissension within the party
 Since of his principles outlined in the preceding teen of the statement infer enmity the w. w. and agtator the intent of this paragraph declare those who expert reading between lines of political promise evident Employees of the State under the Hunt regime ncud ing w. w. guards at the State prison and in read ill this paragraph declare authorities pledge of Fred Col ter that they will continue office should he be elected Other radical friends of Hunt paragraph iners corded similar treatment and hospitality In ote words good politicians, Colter IS bidding for Hunts w. w. following through maintaining silence this
 Every district of Arizona has been affected by the activities of the l. W. w. and radical Not only the mining have felt the influence of this propaganda but the farming districts where hay and grain burned by the traitor brand have know this agent of destruction Consequently w. IS issue his sympaizer the radical and the good democrats of the State taking deep interest candidates and their attitude the w. w. clear his stand this issue declare the good democrats and the conservatives sufficient proof of his sympathy with only the l. w. w. but with Hunt and the band of radicals and wob bhes with which Hunt has surrounded hmself-Verde News
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21
WEDDINGS MARK CU[M|NATONOF
 ROMANCES
(From Tuesdays Daily.

Clarence McNcil and Miss Marga- ret Storey, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. II. C. Storey. were united in mar riagc yesterday evening, the cere- mOny having been performed by Jus tice of the Peace C. H. McLane in the latter's office. The groom has been employed in the local postoffice for a long time and is known to be hard working lad. He is awaiting a call 10 join the army, having registered for the draft last June. The young folks have been swecthearts for a year or so. and their friends are glad to sec the happy elimination of their wartime romance.
 Hess Seaman and Miss Dorothy Pryor. another favorably-known couple. were also united in marriage yesterday evening, Mr. Seaman also being ready to join the colors at the call of Uncle Sam.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21
ESTATE IS APPRAISED AT
 S1O2,9OO
WIDOW OF LOCAL TRANS FER MAN FILES PETITION IN COURT ASKING FOR APPOINTMENT OF BANK FER AS ADMINISTRATOR.
tFrom Tuesdays Daily.)

Mrs. Minnie Cline, widow of the late William A. Cline, yesterday fil- cd petition in the Superior court asking for the appointment of NJ. B. Hazeltine of this city as administra- tor of the estate, the total valuation of the assets being S102,9O0 The major portion of the holdings of the deceased consisted of a block of 5000 shares of stock in the United Verde Extension Copper Company of Jerome the shares being appraised at S9O,OO0 in the petition. Other items in the inventory are as follows:
 Transfer business and equipment, S5,OOO.
 32O acres of coal land in Navajo county, S3,20O.
 Six lots on South Alarcon Street, Prescott, Sl,200.
 Two lots on North Montezuma Street, Sl,000.
 Lot on South Cortez Street, $500.
 Twenty shares of stock in the Commercial Trust & Savings Co.,, S200O.
 There are but two known heirs, the widow and a daughter, Mrs. Claire Kessler of Prescott
 Mir. Cline, who died suddenly while travelling through the State of Kan sas, on August 4, 1918, did not leave any will, or at least none has so far been located. The petition of Mrs. Cline will have the attention of Judge Sweeney on Friday, August 30th-
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21
NEW REGISTRATION
 LOCATIONS
(Ffom Tuesdays Daily.)


 Arrangements have been made by the local draft board for the opera ton of seven offices in the county where the men who have attained the age of 21 since June ,, 1918, can register on Saturday next, August 24th. Because of the fact that it is believed that there will be but 25 or 30 men in the county who will have to register, there will be about half the number of registration places as heretofore
 The locations of the registration places and the names of the offi- ccrs in charge are as follows: Prescott-Local Exemption offices, court house
 Jerome-City Hall, Roy \. David son.
 Clarkdale--Justice of the Peace's office, C. w. Bennett Camp Verde-Wingfield Store, C. W. Stephens.
 Humboldt - Shelter office, T. E. Cornell.
 Ash Fork-Postoffice, Winchester Dickerson.
 Mayer-McMichaers Garage, Har- " McMichael
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21
LONGER THE DELAY HARDER THE TERMS 

Three hundred thousand American soldiers the month of July This the making due allowance for probabc lcup during three Winter months inres the transportation perhaps of fully
 million and half by March in time for great Spring offensive That say, if the Hun does weaken for by May nearly three million American soldiers fit duty will be the firing line that they easily be thrown into the conflict days notice-thrown against the Germans weakened by another hard distressing Winter i'll the trenches and al home.
 The outlook for victorious the beginning of the it is Every realizes that is only question oveborne The German General Staff has shown itself be straight thinking machine but that with the failure of its vaIned peace drive there hope for the Kaiser and that the hotcS the will be for the tral Empires.
 Lloyd George his speech gave there such thing German Statesmanshp-much food thought. Summed up longer the delay harder the And this is should be.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21
FRENCH VISITOR DEAD

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16.-The body of Albert Metin, head of the French economic mission to the Unit ed States. who died here last night oi apoplexv is lying in state in the rotunda of the City Hall After sim pie services next Sunday the body will be sent to France.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21
VENUS SHOCKS CONEY ISLAND 1

Venus must stockings. It has been dccecd by Coney Island police captain and from his judgment derStand there appeal She only stockings when from the but she be equipped scntIal hoscry before she pgc into that element It may that Venus rode to the shore the mpresao which insisted crowdng the maximum number persons minimum area of space it be that she squeezed be- husky worker and opulcn longshorcman who atcnatcd mussng her bonnet and treang her much the ulfng of her maleny modcsly but she is tc shore she dcport with an abandon that will attract the attention of these fellow travellers in the
 The Venus Club has been warned Ii d social assembly lady swimmers and in body Concy Island Sunday 1t approached the stockings Nothing doing captain o1 nonSScal temperament perhaps told the m effect that Ncnu their didn't stockings she better than she should be- and that not come pcstcring around Concy Island looking like dancer at swell social Junction. Sadly the membership their booths and put clothes It field day Mattresses Prude and rude awakening for those who think tranfcr the social and of quiet precincts of Coney Island
 The problem is, what would captain do il Venus should lose her legs she supposed have lost rhe dim and distant past?
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21

We won't make many predictions about second Winter the but willing bet that prominent society women will continue pose in patriotic tableauX.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21

The opposition in America hyphcnaed is moderat- since the uprising of the CzechoSovak against the Huns and BolShcvik.- Burlington Iawkcyc.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21

Don't forget that while the allies fighting make the world fairly decent and democratic place live in worlds go the Germans fighting the whole Hohenzoen tickct-Rochester Post. Express
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-08-21

Quarrcs the spells reported be splitting the leu partners but weounded hope felt that the Allies all for the unpeasantnes North American.