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Arizona republican., 1918-04-14
IMPROVEMENT AT soMME

IMPROVEMENT AT SoMME
 There was an improvement also in the allied position on the Somme battle front. The Germans had gained foot ing in Hangard En- Santerre, south east of Anniens, in an attack on Friday but combined drive by the British and French during the night at the point where their lines join, on the river Luce near Hangard, restored the situ- ation, putting the French again in com plete possession of the village. e
 AMERICANS AID NOBLY
 Meanwhile the American forces are contributing notably to the mainten- ance of the line of sectors of the French front to the southeast. The men m the sector northwest of TouI added to their laurels last night by repellIng in conjunction with the positions in Brule wood, in the forest of Apremont, east of St. MiheI. A counter attack was launched and the Germans were thrown out of the posi- ton at point where they had qained footing.
 SAMMIES SHOW BACKBONE l Details of the repulse of Fridays two attacks upon the Americans in | this sector show that during the fiqht- ing which lasted virtually all day, the l American troops inflicted heavy cas- ualties on the enemy and took 36 pris- oners. They suffered few casualties themselves and had no men taken pris- oner.
 FIRE RACES IN RHEIMS RUINS
 French troops are fighting a fire in the city of Rheims set by German shells. The city has been under ire quent hombardment during the last few weeks, Berlin declaring the she'll ing was in reprisal for the smelling of German dugouts in Laon by the French artillery. The effort to control the flames is proceeding under heavy shell fire.
 Paris suffered casualties of 24 per sons killed and 62 injured in Friday nights air raid. The German raid on England caused the death of five persons and the injury of 15.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-14
GUESTS INTERNED
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CHICAGO, April 19.-Several hun dred guests and employees of the Ham, ilton club were interned in the club for an hour at noon today when the doors were closed and guarded while federal agents searched the building as the re- Suit of the alleged finding of particles of ground glass" on an order of lamb chops served to a guest No ircrimin- ating evidence was found but samples of the food were taken for analysis.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-14
MILWAUKEE OPENS CAMPAIGN
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MIbWAUKEE, April 13.-Approxi- mately 25.000 persons marched todas in a ratade which opened Milwaukee' s campaign for the Third Liberty loan. while other thousands lined the side walks. Mayor Daniel w, Hoan, social ist, explained his failure to participate by saying he had not been invited.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-14
GENERAL APPOINTED
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LONDON. April 13.-Major General r. II. Sykes was appointed chief of the ari alsfeflrcpiangoboted?p--.... the air staff replacing Major General Trenchard who has resigned.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-14
Bailleul is Closely Pressed by Enemy

Little additional light thrown by Saturdays dis patches upon the situation around Baleul to which the Germans had worked very close in Fridays fighting. It revealed, however, that the enemy was attacking heavily in the vicinity of Nee Eglise and Wulverghem which lies in the region to the northeast of BaIeu be- tween it and Messines The British comparatively high ground here and the reports did indicate that the Germans making much progress
 On the southenly side of the wedge which the Ger have driven in between Labassee and Armentieres the British resistance was notably stiff
Arizona republican., 1918-04-14
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BERLIN. April 1S.-(Via London)- If iq officially stated that a portion of the German naval forces which are supuortine the German troops in Fin land anchored before Helsingfors to-
Arizona republican., 1918-04-14
English Holding Firmly on High Ground in Spite of Savage
 Effort Six Hun Armies

Summary ~ TIFFENING British resistance has checked the Ger man drive southward from the Lys toward Bethune - and westward from Mervile toward Hazebrouck the Belgian border The enemy pressure is contin ung with great weight toward the north and desperate battling is in progress along the line running southwest from Messines to the south of Bailleul.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-14
Explains To and For Master

AMSTERDAM, April 13-An official statement issued by Count Czernin, the Austro- Hungarian foreign minister "by all highest command" declares that Emperor Charles letter published by the French was falsified. It says that Prince SiXtus began the correspond ence and that the emperor wrote a purely private letter, not mentioning Belgium, but saying
 would have used all my personal influence in favor of the French claims for the return of Alsace-Lorraine if these clalms were just. They are not. however"
 The Vienna newspapers make var ious explanations, some saying that the letter is a forgery and others that it was garbled.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-14

are hanging doggedly to the gateways leading westward. After a night of des- perate fighting there was no great change in the situation since last even ing, but the position of the defending troops seemed to be more cheerful.
 Enemies Greatest Gain
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Arizona republican., 1918-04-14
Germans Held For Time at Least

So far Hazebrouck is concerned the Germans have been held for the tme at least the edge of the forest of Nieppe west of Mervle and some five miles away from their obectives The Germans have been batterng away at the British line here since they captured Merve on Wednesday night but have advanced only few hun dred yards being stopped short of the forest which is about mile and half beyond Mervile.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-14
Explanation Satisfies?

VIENNA, April 13- Cvia Basel Switzerland)-Em William in a telegram tO Emperor Charles cordially thanks the Austrian emperor for his telegram repudiating the affirmation of Premier Clemenceau of France.
 Emperor William said there was not the slightest need for the assurance LNtn hy Emperor Charles as the Ger man emperor never doubted the fidelity of the Austria nemperor to the common cause, while their enemies do not shrink from the lowest and basest means of attacking"
 Yes! Kaiser Trusts Him
 The German emperors telegram to Emperor Charles of Austria reads:
 Accept my heartiest thanks for the letter in which you repudate the as- sertion of the French premier regard Ing your attitude towards the French claims on Alsace- Lorraine as entirely baseless, and once again accentuate the solidarity of the interests which exist between us and our empires.
 l hasten to tell you that in my eyes there IS not need whatever for such assurance on your part, for I have not Tor moment been in doubt. You have made our cause your own; in like measure we stand for the rights of your monarchy.
 "The heavy battles in these years clearly demonstrate this for every one who will see. They have only drawn the bond closer. Enemies who are un- able to do a thing against us in hon. orable battle do not recoil from the most sordid and lowest means. We must put up with that, but all the more it is our duty ruthlessly to grapple with and beat the enemy in all the war theatcrs."
Arizona republican., 1918-04-14
Channel Ports Are Stake Being Fought For

The whole Ypres salient and the continued safety of the channel ports pointed to by observers abroad at stake in the fighting under way. Hazebrouck and Balleul important railway centers, vital feeding points for the Messnes ridge and the Ypres positions in general ~ |,
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LOMBARD PARIS PARIS, April 13.-The lombard ment of the region of Paris by long range gun was resumed today.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
Nesle, keypoint of Teuton Defence,
Is Captured Early in Fierce Attack
British Army Penetrates Further Beyond Old
Hindenburg Line and Occupies Croisiles
in Battle on Both Sides of the Scarpe
-Mangin Crosses the Ailette
August 20, ESQ A. VI.

29 A VI.
The British and French yesterday drove the Germans
taken by the Allies in day in France warfare
began
Along thirty mile front from the Somme Peronne
10 the Olse below Noyon they hurled the Germans
depth OF more than eight miles at points.
lher new thrust broke the strength the enemy resist
ance and forced him back in prcptae retreat The French
alone captured forty villages three trains of war material he
des quantities OF other booty and thousands prisoners
Nes the railroad centre and key position in the German
defence fell early in the fighting Allies then sormed
their way eastward to the heights along Somme between
Peronne and Nese and to the Canal between Nese and
Noyon.
Smashing attacks against the enemy's buwarks before
oon captured the defending positions of Eveuue and
mont Kenaud on the SOUTH and Suzo Vauchees Dives and
orquercour on the west and northwest bringing French
to the outskirts of the city and making probably matter
of hours.
IN the north the British both sides of Scarpe fought
helr way further inside the Hndenburg wrestling Oppv
north OF the river and the critical point Croises to the
SOUTH from the beaten enemy British patrols reached Rev
and Haucourt
Two traps are closing the Large bodies of his
troops nave been caught in the bend of the by the
British onrus toward Peronne fighting desperately to
escape Further south Fochs pncers closing from west
ana south on the German armies cngng their Noyon de-
fences.
On the front north of Scissors General Mangin threw
eay lorces across the Aee and further occupied the
village of Chavigny in two blows German flank
American forces at Juvgny the left the French adj
vance at Chavigny frustrated German counter at
acks On the Vesle front heavy fighting the Americans
pushed their into the outskirts Bazoces Further cast
the enemy forced the Americans Fsette The Germans
claim the capture of 250 American prisoners this
1t is understood in Washington that the Allies since ul
have taken about 13O 900 prisoners
New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
War Board Forbids
More Schoolhouses
Order Halts Plans for Fifteen
New Buildings in New
York

The War Industries Board announced
at Washington yesterday that no new
schoolhouses may be built during the
war. The decision is particularly dras-
tic, so far as this city is concerned, as
the Board of Eucation had already ap-
proved of plans for the erection of
fifteen new buildings, at a total cost
of about $9,000,000. The ruling, it was
said by officials at Washington, will
apply also to the construction of any
public buildings, including postoffces,
not actually needed for war purposes.
The action of the War Industries
Board was taken following a request
made some days ago by Arthur S. Som
ers, President of the Board of Educa-
ton, and c. B. j. Snyder, Superintend-
ent of School Buildings, for approval of
their plans for new schoolhouses. The
board held that the schools already
built will care for the educational
needs of the country without detriment
until the war is over
Frank D. Wilsey, vice president of
the board, said last night that the rul-
ing, naturally, would be obeyed with
out question.
1t was intimated that it may be nee
essary for the city to seek relief for
the duration of the war in congested
districts by renting buildings which
may be available as temporary school
houses.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
Notice to Newsdealers

In the of all concerned The Tribune feels obliged
for week the Inauguration of its independent
delivery system will begin Monday September g. instead of
Monday September ,, intended.
This disappointment owing the fact that the influence
Of the Publishers Association which supporting Hearst
strong enough break first the last
Even so should have been able begin
Monday with IS per delivery and asked the American
News Company whether in that would de-
liver the other Is per for few days. price
the publishers stipulated price of $4 hundred has
refused to give prompt and it would be
risky wait for eleventh hour have decided
the beginning until September g. when expect
be able to give the best distribution in the city.
You understand that the you receiving
Trbunes price of ST. 20 per hundred which into
effect August 26, is that the American News Company
monopoly controlled by Publishers Association has re-
fused deliver The Tribune except the old price of $40
per hundred.
In the meantime, of course dealers who can reach The
Tribune direct will be supplied at $l.2O
New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
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WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, Aug. 2S.-On both sides of
the Scarpe River hard fighting con-
tinued to-day, the British launching
fresh attacks and wrestling from the
desperately resisting enemy additional
valuable stretches of ground, many
more advantageous positions and nu-
merous towns, including Croisilles.
In the centre of the wide battlefield,
on which the First, Third and Fourth
British armies are operating, there
seems to be slight pause.
South of the Somme Fay and Ablain-
court were taken by the British with
out much difficulty, for the Germans,
being hard pressed by the French
south Of these points, were ready to go
with slight persuasion.
Since early this morning storm after
storm has been sweeping across this
section of France, but, despite the un-
favorable weather, the forces in the
north have driven deep into the hur-
riedly arranged enemy defences, smoth-
ering with their fire hordes of the
Huns.
These Huns had been thrown into
the fighting in this section in an ef-
fort to keep the British from pene-
trating the famous Queant-Drocourt
switchline, which forms the northern
continuation Of the old Hindenburg
line after the British last year beat
the Germans back from Arras. This
New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
Miss Rankin Behind
In Republican Race
For the u. S. Senate
Friends Say She Will Make
Contest as an Inde-
pendent
Especial Dispatch to The Tribmn,

tSpectM DtspGtch to The Tr1bTne) e.
BUTTE, Mont, Aug. 28.-Farmers
throughout Montana, with few excep-
tions, despite their No.i-Partisan
League affiliation in twent~-six coun-
ties, deserted Miss Jeanette Rankin in
the Republican primary race yesterday
for the nomation for Senator and cast
heavy vote for DR.. 0. M. Lanstrum, of
Helena. AS result, it was estimated
tonight that Lanstrum would carry the
state by more than 5000. The vote so
far reported shows: Lanstrum, 10000;
Rankin, 6,582.
The reversal of the Non-Partisan
counties in part is attributed to the
awakening Of the farmers to the loyalty
cries of the Republican leaders and the
connection of Representative Rankin
with the I. W. w. and the radical strik-
ing element in Butte, which has been
trying Intellectually to tie up the cop
per production of this district
of patriotic organizations combined to
defeat Miss Rankin, and, instead of
from 1000 to 5000 majority the l. W.
w. publication hao predicted for her in
Silver Bow County (Butte), she will
have only several hundred more than
Lanstrum
Miss Rankin has confided to friends
that she will run Independently for
Senator if she fails to win a nomina-
ton
New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
Path Opened by British Troops
10 Out7ank the Enemy in North

line has been approached in several
places, and has been reached in at least
one place in the neighborhood Of tho
Sensee River
The success of this drive here and
the breaking through of the old Ger.
man defence system NAV have far.
reaching effects both in the north and
the south.
South of the Scarpe the Canadians
finally captured all of Pelves after
brisk street fighting. Pushing east
ward, their advanced patrols entered
Kenny and Haucourt. The British are
well east of Fontaine, and the main
BODY OF the Germans has retired from
Hendecourt eastward.
British Crush Resistance
Extremely heavy fighting is in prog
ress from point south of Lens south
ward across the Scarpe River to the
Arras-Cambrai road, but the British
are making progress everywhere beat
ing down the German resistance with
steady blows.
At least two new German divisions
have just been identified in this fight
ing. and more may appear ere long.
But while they arc opposing the Allies.
and in mos. cases are battle hard.
$here have been some instances in
which the enemy troops have shown
themselves to be excessively nervous,
which is as it should be. considering
the pounding they have had and arc
still getting FROM she British cannon
New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
u. Is Making
3 New Planes.
$4,000 Motors
Ryan Says Liberty Engines
Are Being Built in
Great Numbers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28.-Three new
designs for airplanes to fit the Liberty
motor have been produced in America.
John D. Ryan, newly appointed direc-
tor of aeronautics, said to-day, and are
practically certain to be put into pro-
duction. Production of the De Havi-
land four, the only fighting machine
so far shipped to the American army
from the United States, is increasing,
Improvements having been incorporate
ed following experience in it's manu-
facturc and use.
Mr.. Ryan signalized his first day in
Office as Second Assistant Secretary of
War by taking occasion, as he put it,
ITO give an idea of what work has been
going on in the bureau of aircraft pro-
ducton during the last few months
while Investigations and reorganiza-
tions have made it advisable to keep
silence" 1t was the first official state
ment made by Mr. Ryan since he be-
came identified with the aircraft pro-
gramme.
In announcing that it had been neces-
sary to abandon one type Of airplane,
the Bristol, after the expenditure of
considerable money and time, because
New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
Empress of Germany
Takes Turn for Worse

LONDON, Aug 28.-The German
Empress, who has been ill for several
days, has taken turn for the worse,
according to a message received in Am
sterdam from Dusseldorf, forwarded to
the Exchange Telegraph Company. The
message adds that her heart displays
increasing weakness.
Emperor William has not been able
to leave the bedside of his wife. who
is at the castle at Wilhelmshohe. 1t
is declared that no bulletin on the
Empress's condition will be published,
in order not to alarm the people.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
Important Gain Made
By "Yanks'' and French

THE VESLE, Aug 20. 9 P. M.-The
Americans have increased their hold
on the Bazoches region, but the Ger
mans have recaptured Fismette, accord
ing to the latest report. The lines on
both sectors are wavering from time
to time.
(4 p. m. .)-Fighting between Ameri-
can troops and German forces con-
timed all night in the region of Ba-
Zoches, to the west of Fismes Early
this morning the Americans obtained q
foothold on the eastern outskirts Of the
town.
Some German snipers and machine
gunners are stubbornly clinging to the
northern edge of Bazoches, using cell
lars and the walls Of houses for pro-
lection.
American and French big guns are
pounding away at the enemy, and the
Germans have been unable to bring up
reinforcements.
While the American troops gained
ground in the vicinity of Bazoches,
German forces, after fighting which
lasted all night, gained hold upon
Fismette. There We're numerous hand
to-hand encounters in the town.
BERLIN, via London, Aug. 2s.-In
the operations in the Vesle sector the
Germans claim to have inhic led severe
losses on the Americans and taken
more than $50 prisoners. This claim
is set forth in the statement from gen.
eral headquarters to-day.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
Foe Forced to Flee Across Son1n1e::
Allies Make Biggest Gain Since 1871
Austro-Slavs Massing
To Fight Austrians

4 MSTERDAM, Aug. 2j.-A
"A dispatch to the "Weser lei
tung," of Bremen, from Vienna
reports that something like a gen.
eral mobilization is proceeding in
the Polish, Czech and South Slav
districts, and expresses the fear
that hostilities may commence
shortly, with the connivance of
the Entente Powers.
The correspondent mentions
many indications of coming ac-
ton. He says that serious things
are being prepared for in Bo-
hemla, and that the time for ac-
ton cannot be far distant.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
By Wilbur Forrest
Especial Cable to The Tribunc)

Especial Cable to The Tribunc)
Copyright. 1918. by The Tribune Assoc ation--New
York Tribune)
WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN
FRANCE, Aug. 28.-A small unit of
Americans advanced this morning north
Of scissors in liaison with the French
against fresh Prussian division. AL
though the action was small it was of
the highest Importance. The Ameri-
cans took over hundred prisoners.
The French official statement last
night said Americans had valiantly re-
sisted German attacks near Juvigny.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Aug. 28.-The attack of the
Americans against the Germans north
west of scissors began shortly after
o'clock this morning. and within an
hour the first detectives, aggregating
something more than a kilometre, had
been obtained north and cast Of Cha
vigny.
The Germans counter attacked, but
with the exception of part of one wing
the American line held steady. Where
it gave way, about 800 metres, the
withdrawal was due to the necessity
of Strengthening the line.
The fighting, which for the most part
involved the artillery. continued
throughout the day and was still go
ing on tonight.
Americans Increase Gains
(By The Associated Prcss)
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
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New-York tribune., 1918-08-29
Germans Hurled Back 8 Miles:
French Alone Take 40 Towns
Berlin Reports Another "Victory"

BERLIN (Va London) Aug 28The commun-
cation issued this evening follows:
Southeast Of Arras renewed attempts through
failed.
"North of Bapaume and north of English attacks
broke down with heavy losses.
Between the Somme the foefeld
engagements before positions.
"French