Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-09
BRITISH.

september (Qay)s-A uOSIA1o HdAo-
ing party was successfully repulsed
last night north Of Arleux-en-do-
helle.
with tho exception Of artillery ae-
tvity in different localities on both
sides, particularly in the neighborhood
of the Arras-Cambrai road and in the
La Bassee canal-Ypres sectors. there
10 nothing to report.
September (day).-By niShtfall
yesterday our troops had taken VII
leveaue and st. Emile. and had
gained possession Of the greater part
of the Havrincourt wood
Local lighting took place yesterday
evening and during the night east
Of Hermies and in the sector west
Of Arm ntieres, but without material
change in the situation.
West Of La Bassee our patrols have
made further progress In tho enemys
Aerial (night)-Clouds and rain
storms limited work in the air on
september Z, but a good deal OF ar
tilIery observation was carried OUT
40 we'll as reconnoissances and con-
and one balloon were DESTROYED by
our airmen. Three Of our machines
Thirteen tons Of bombs were drop
ned By us during the twenty-four
hours. Our night bombing macnines
all returned safely afseIy;s.,-on ~. .outh.
ern portion Of the battle front our
troops have now entered the area OF
the defense system constructed by US
nrior 10 the German March offensive.
The enemy 10 Offering increased re-
sietanoe among these prepared de-
r n,acs TO-DAY hH at q number Of points.
Our advanced troops are pressing
forward and have gained ground In
the direction Of vermand. Hesbecourt
Local hostile attacks were repulssd
this morning south Of Ploegsteert and
maindsr Of the British front there is
nothing Of special interest to report.
The number Of prisoners CAPTURED
by the British troops in France during
the first week Of September exceeds
On tho italian front (day)-The
hostile artillery has shown diminished
Since August Is eight enemy air
craft and one captive balloon have
bsen destroyed. One Of our machines
10 missing.
FRENCH.
PARIS. September s.-North Of the
Somme We have made further prog
ress to the east Of Avesne, in the d.
rection Of Clastres, and have occupied
La Motto farm. Our forces crossed
the crosat canal In front Of Lies.
Between the Disc and the Aisne
the night was marked by q violent re-
action Of enemy infantry and artil-
tacks, launched In the region Of LAT
faux. were repulsed. eighty prisoners
belonging to i've different regiments
being left in our hands.
In the Champagne we executed q
raid in the region OF Mont Sans Nom.
A German raid was checked to the
east Of Auberive.
September s iday).-North Of the
Disc the French troops have captured
the village Of Nemesis and are along
the Canal St Quentin. South Of the
to the outskirts Of Servais.
In the region OF Lafaux. a. we'll AZ
north OF Selles-sur-Aiano, We have
maintained our positions In spite Of
several German counter attacks.
We took prisoners during two sur
pagpe.
September 3 (night).-North Of the
somme We carried Vaux, E1uquisres
and Happencourt; east Of here We
captured Hamel
South Of the somms the enemy Of
fered bitter resistance. AveBnes was
retaken by the Germans, hut was
again recaptursd by M. We gained
ground ON both sides Of the Disc, east
Of Fargntsrs aud west Of ServaiA.
ITALIAN.
September (day)-There has been
effective activity on the part Of our
artillery In the Camonica valley and
along the Ptave river and frequent
artillery duels In Val Arsa and on the
Asiago plateau.
We have dropped two tons Of bombs
ON hAnGAru and machines In the AYf-