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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-29
Wilhelm Wins, Is
Kaiser's Note to
German Empress

AMSTERDAM. May 2a.-The
kaiser is on the Aisne battle front,
at point south OF Laon. according
to a dispatch from Berlin today.
Laon is ~ miles north and east
of scissors and about nine miles
behind the original battle line.
Telegraphing from this point.
the kaiser sent the following mes
sage to the kaiserin:
Wilhelm (the crown prince) at.
tackled the English and French
along the Chemin des Danes.
completely surprising them.
we have crossed the Aisne
and are approaching the Vesle.
Fritz prince Eitel Friederich).
with the First guards infantry
division. was one OF the first to
reach the Aisne.
Our losses are slight. Tomor.
row we viii make further prog
ress."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-29
think war was n foolish game,
but this In real sport"

After reaching the enemy trenches
IL was game OF hunting the boche
machine guns. a corporal attacked
an enemy machine gun crew OF four
men. The corporal was wounded
five times. but he killed three bochcs
and captured the fourth. He carried
off the machine gun on HIS shoulder
until his wounds forced him to lay
II down.
The boches hid in the grass. In
rye fields. in dugouts--anywher
where there was the slightest cover
Then came the work with bayo-
nets. grenades and flame throwers,
Thirty Germans were incineratcd In
one dugout when they fired on the
Americans after crying "kamcrad. :"
Big cellars in Cantigny. where II
was possible 10 conceal n hundred
troops we're smashed by American
artillery. Enemy losses were prob.
Continued on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-29

tlilery preparation. The Americans
charged across 500 meters tnearly
half a milel of No Mans Land in
ten minutes. capturing German
machip. gun position with the use
Of hand grenades.
French tanks advancing slmul.
taneousiy with the American In.
fantry destroyed machine gun nests
along the Crivesnes road. north.
west OF Cantgny.
The Americans captured tho
houses In the village and finally
stormed the chateau Then they
penetrated the enemy second posi-.
ton along the northeastern cxtrcm
ity OF the village.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-29
FATHERS PLEDGE
HOME LOYALTY

University OF Washington a-nbu.
lance men who have been stationed
at Allentown. Pa. since the outbreak
OF the war. will soon see active duty
In France.
The Parents association. made up
largely OF their parents. sent the
boys a telegram Wednesday. which
said in part:
Boys. give loyalty. As the flag
shall be borne unsullied. exalted and
victorious in the hands of our boys
over every battlefield. so at home
their fathers shall defend II from
defamation and assault.
"Godspeed and Gods blessing go
with YOU
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-29
AIRMEN
DOWN 252 FOES
IN SEVEN DAYS

WASHINGTON. May 2e.--AIlied
airmen brought down and destroyed
252 German airplanes during the
week between May 16 and May 20.
war office reports received by the
British military attache here stated
today. The operations include only
the Western front.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-29
Jimmie" Hopper
"Captor" of 20
Battered Boches
WITH THE AMERICANS IN

WITH THE AMERICANS IN
PfcAHtDY, May 2e.--An in.
stance OF the boches' anxiety TO
surrender In the Csnugny battle
was furnished when n group OF
20 tried TO be captured by an un.
armed correspondent.
Jimmie" Hopper. famous mag.
azine writer. went over the top
with the Americans. IA he was
entering Cantlgny. a crowd of
Germans rushed at him. begging
earnestly to be taken prisoner.
Hopper was nonplusscd, but
called 10 an officer:
Come and get en-"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-29
BY FRED 8. FERGUSON
WITH THE AMERICANS IN

WITH THE AMERICANS IN
+. PICARDY, May 29.--American
troops charged to the capture Of
Cantigny yelling: Now. we're In
Germany. Let's wailop hell out
Of 'em and go on To Beriin!
Back at headquarters. when
the boys went over, officers
waited anxiously for news Of the
|, attack. After - minutes Of
fighting, a voice came over the
field telephone: Hello! This is
Cxntigny."
And headquarters knew the Amer.
lQmDad taken one OF the most i'm
portnt towns on the Amiens front
and had won their biggest victory OF
The war 20 date.
Was Fast Work
The report came from signal
eorps captain. Wire carriers, ignor-
kg the German counter barrsge, fol.
kwed American infantry and French
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between the Meuse and the Mo-
selle"
This is the so-called Toui sector.
Allied communicates have mentioned
only enemy shelling in this area
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LONDON, May s9.-The Ger
mans have penetrated maxi.
mum depth OF about II miles
Aisne front, according to the
claims Of the Berlin war office.
In its yesterdays and last nights
reports. The capture Of $4,000
prisoners also was claimed.
The maximum penetration was at.
talncd at only two points in the cen.
ter OF the new drive. The enemy ad.
vance is in the shape OF a double tri
angle.
The larger ones base extends from
Pinon to Berry-au.Bac a distance
of p miles in an air line. Its base is
on the southern bank of the Nesle.
where the Germans have crossed the
river on both sides OF Fismes. In
attaining this advance, the Germans
crossed the Chemin des Danes and
the Ailette, Aisne and Vesle rivers.
Apparently the allies have thrown
large reserves into the line for the
defense OF Fismes. which is an i'm
portant railroad center.
The other triangle has for its base
the nine-mile front from Berry-au-
Bac TO Rrimont. The British. who
are defending this sector. have held
the enemy to a penetration of less
than ten miles.
The French war office reported
the Germans on the Aisne front
greatly outnumber the allies. but de
clared the latter are inflicting great
losses on the enemy.
Americans Praised
Meantime. Americans holding the
sector west OF Montdidier captured
Cantigny in brilliant attack yester.
day morning. occupying German po-
sitions on a front of two kilometers,
and taking 10 prisoners. the French
report said.
The Americans were aided by
French tanks Several counter at.
tacks were repulsed
ON the Flanders front, Field Mar.
shal Haig reported establishment
of French and British lines east of
Dickebusch lake. with the capture OF
many prisoners, and inflicting heavy
enemy casualties.
The German war office claimed.
also. capture of $50 prisoners be.
longing to French and American
regiments" on the Lorraine front.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-29
LISTEN TO HUN PRESS AGENT
"SLOP OVER" ABOUT KAISER

they murmur gratefully. as the car,
with its august passengers. fades
from view"
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Enemy Town Is
Taken i'm Dash
BY u. S. Troops

PARIS, May 28.-"American troops
have broken two successive German attacks
on the newly captured town of Cantigny,"
-lAe French war office announced today.
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. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN
FRANCE, May 28.-Ameri1Sh losses in the
battle of Cantigny were light it was Off
cially announced today. Artillery activity
has increased in all sectors held by Ameri-
can troops.
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tanks In the attack. when cantigny
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
Berlin SeleCtmen Reported Op- posed to Giving Up S1O0
(AID NOT REQUESTED
hensington Citizens Meet Tonight to Discuss Purchase of Chemical Ap- paratus-Registrant Speed Up Re
 turn of Questionnaires to Board.

Berlinites have found an interest ling topic for discussion in the bill #Snich has been presented to the town 8by the New Britain fire commissioners &for the use of the apparatus at the : lire which occurred in Kensington last #Week. The New Britain board has Nsent in bill for $100, but the gen. &eral opinion about the town today was Z &that the neighboring city, would find &some difficulty in collecting it. It is %believed that the selectmen, because #of the fact that they did not authorize &the calling of the department at that #particular time and what is more, #Vhere had been no agreement between #the two communities concerning the #calling on the New Britain board for #help, many protest the bill. The out nome of the next meeting of the #board of selectmen will be awaited with much interest.
 Now that the question of a fire de- Apartment has arisen, the Berlin Water #Co. has come up for discussion. Many #persons believe that the com pany, #Which has been dormant, would make #a good move by providing means #whereby water may be obtained. One Moi the selectmen voiced the opinion &this morning that the question of pro- Mviding fire fighting facilities should be #left to g. vote of the town.
 N War Savings Meetings. N The meeting for the purpose of #aunching the Thrift Stamp campaign #will be held tomorrow evening at 8 #o'clock in the town hall. The speak #er of the evening will be MT. Lowery &of Hartford, who will explain the #purposes and the methods of con-
 Y Bducting the campaign. State Director #Iowell Cheney, who was also expected
 Eo be present, will not be here, owing #to other engag gements. The stamps #have been on sale for some time and #Aa large number has already been dis #posed of, but the committee is anxious #to see the amount increased # Grange Meeting
 8 The grange met last evening at #Grange hall for it's regular bi-month- Ny meeting. There was Q rehearsal
 Eof the drill team and the members \ #carried out the regular business It 8with Meriden Grange during Febru-
 Ary.
 QuestionnaireG Coming in Faster. # Reports from the members of the Illegal advisory board indicate that the
 men who are registered under the
 lraft law are returning them mor-
 promptly than previously. This is
 Encouraging news as few realize the
 mount of work involved in complet-
 fg one of these particularly when
 so many men of foreign birth are
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
COMMANDS EASTERN
 DEPARTMENT IN N. Y
Major General Mann, Just Returned From France Relieves Major
 General HOylc.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Major Gen. Vim. Mann who returned yesterday from France, where he has been in command of a division of Americas n troops, was assigned today to com- mand the eastern department at New York. He relieves Major Gen. EIoyle, retired, who has been at the head of the department since Major Gen. Bell was assigned for other work
 Major Gen. Wm. L. Sibert who also returned yesterday from France where he has been since he took over the first division of American regulars sent across as the advance guard of Gen. Pershings army will be assigned to command the southeastern depart ment it is understood, relieving Major Gen. DuVall, retired.
 Gen. Mann was found physically unable to stand the strain of cam paigning after his arrival in France and was ordered home on that ac- count. No announcement as to the reason for the recall of Gen. Sibert has been made. It is understood that Generals Hoyle and Duvall will re- turn to the retired list having been recalled from that list to active ser vice in emergency.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
PASSENGER SERVICE CUT
Pennsylvania Railroad Curtails Its Passenger Service in Effort to Clear Lines For Freight.

Philadelphia, Jan. 2.-The Penn
 sylvania railroad today made a dras-
 tic cut in it's passenger service in an
 effort to clear the lines for freight
 traffic. The company cancelled 104
 trains, including the Congressional
 Limited, operating on the lines east
 of Pittsburgh. The change will be in effect January 6.
 Not more than one parlor car will hereafter be permitted on any day train anywhere on the Pennsylvania system. All parlor cars will be with
 drawn on the Schuyll<ill division, which includes Reading, Pottsville and Wilkes Barre.
 The Baltimore and Ohio will not use the Pennsylvania station in New York because it would cause too mucf 1 congestion, but the two companies will ! cooperate between New York and i Washington.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02

Lancia, Trotta Nose and drew.
 Owing to the extreme cof1 the shortage of fuel it was U by the mem bers of the Grahge omit the regular meeting which w3z scheduled for last night Ire next meeting will be held in the hall on , January l , for the purpose of bring ing about settlement of several inn portant questions concerning the Grange.
 Catherine Mccarthy has returned to her home from St. Augustine's Normal school on account of illness.
 Miss Viola Livingston gave a din- ner party last Monday night in honor of Raymond Baker who is home from Howard University. Washington, D. C., for over the holidays.
 Giacoma Tria of Whiting street, who was formerly employed at Trun- bulls will leave next Saturday for Italy where he expects to join the Italian army and will be put into service on the battlefront after a short period of training.
 Mr. and Mrs. James Webster of Broad street have gone to New Haven to attend the funeral of Charles Web ster, MT. Webster's brother.
 The annual meeting of the parish guild of the Church of Our Savior which was scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed on account of the weather until next Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
HELP THE STRAINS.
Many of Them Have Died For Want
 of Food and Clothing.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Help for the Armenian and Syrian people, many of whom have died for want of food and clothing will be given in Sev- enth Day Adventist churches through out the United States and Canada in a special offering Jan. 12. The foreign mission board of the church has is- sued an urgent appeal, saying a ter rible toll of death has come to these nationalities from starvation.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
NEW REPUBLIC

Petrograd, Jan. IA new republic has been set up in the Black sea ter ritory, with Noverossysk as the capi- tai A coalition cabinet, including constitutional democrats, has been formed. Delegates from Ukraine to the constituent assem- bly, will arrive at Petrograd tomorrow. No effort was made to open the assembly today.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
TO DARKEN NEW YORK

New York, Jan. 2.-The business streets of New York city and cities and towns throughout the state will be entirely dark on 'Lightless Nights save except for regular street lights under an order by the state fuel ad- ministration today, requiring that electric advertising and display signs of all kinds be completely discon- tinued.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
REQUESTS COURTS

Washington, Jan. 2.-Attorney Gen. Gregory today asked the supreme court to defer argument on the seven large antitrust suits pending, includ- ing the International Harvester, United Shoe Machinery and the Steel corporation cases until the next term of court.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02

~ ~ ~ T GOODS ruc DoTua ~
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
w. R. C. Installation.
Red Cross Rooms Opened.

< The public opening of the Red Cross rooms in Newton's block on West Main street yesterday afternoon was a successful affair. Mrs. Henry C. Baum and her assistants were pre- pared for the opening which was well attended and showed the spirit taken in regard to the welfare of the Red Cross in this town. The many Wo- men who were present were eager to begin the work of knitting immediate ly and nearly all of them went home with the wool needed to make articles for the soldiers. The different de- partments were well representa- and from the present outlook it seems that success is certain in all the branches of the society and particularly so in the knitting, which is one of the most important.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02

obliged to do this. The board has been kept busy for some time and ex- poets to have most of them filled out before long.
 Mass Meeting Tonight.
 The citizens of Kensington will hold a mass meeting tonight at parish hall for the purpose of discussing the pur- chase of a chemical wagon for the town. A number of estimates have been obtained on hand drawn and motordriven wagons and these will be presented to the townspeople4 for approval. It is hoped that some def mite action may be taken.
 Berlin Briefs.
 The meeting of the book club in East Berlin which was scheduled for of a quorum. The meeting will be held at convenient time in the fu- ture.
 The meeting of the Kensington Red Cross society will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sharp. The Home Guard will meet tonight. Edward Oldershaw of Berlin street is building a new house in Belvidere, New Britain which he intends to oc- cupy in the spring.
 Many water pipes in the town were frozen yesterday because of the cold weather.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
Whiting Street Mans Supply of Fuel Depleted While He Sleeps
POTATOES AND CARRIAGES
Formal Opening Of Red Cross Rooms Attended By Large and Enthusiast ic Crowd-Oficcrs of Women's Re lief Corps to Be Installed

While every one in the house was soundly resting in the arms of Nor pheus at about 2:30 this morning. burglars broke into the cellar of the house in which Joseph Collella lives on Whiting street and made away with a big haul consisting of coal, po- tatoes and cabbages. The people liv- ing downstairs heard a noise about this time and thought it was maybe got suspicious and made an investiga- L. ton which proved to them that it was not Joe that had been in the cellar but instead it was someone who was evidently well acquainted with the To- cation of the goods which were stol- 'en. Officer Marine has been notified and is making an effort to catch the marauders but no trace of them has been found as yet.
 w. R. c. Installation.
 The Women's Relief Corps will hold it's annual meeting and installation of officers tomorrow afternoon at the rooms. The following have been elect ed to office: President, Mrs. Almira Nellie Hodge; junior vice president Mrs. Leine Young; / chaplain, Mrs Adelaide Mitchell; treasurer, Mrs. Az nes Porter; conductor, Mrs. Nellie Ac- herman; guard, Mrs. Allen; secretary Mrs. Bertha Beach.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
PIainyilIc Briefs,

Mrs. Russell of WaShin gtOn street IS visiting friends in Philadelphia over the holidays.
 Private William Cunningham, who is stationed at Camp Devens. spent New Years at his home on Maple street
 The local factories opened today af- ter a shutdown of a few days during which time they took inventory.
 John Fitzgerald of West Main street has returned to school in Potsdam, N. Y, after spending the holidays at his home.
 The Soldiers and Sailors welfare committee will meet tonight at the se- lectmen's rooms to discuss certain inn portant matters
 James Cunningham is home from the Brooklyn navy yard on few days furlough. He expects to be transferred to the Great Lakes Training station when he returns.
 Raymond Cunningham has re- turned from a trip to New York where he was visiting friends.
 Beryl Turner of Church street has gone on a trip to New York where she will visit friends and relatives.
 Mrs. A. Richards of East Main street spent New Years with friends in New York.
 Mrs. Mary Messenger has returned home after spending the holidays with ner brother in Springfield.
 A marriage license was taken out in New Britain last week by Earl Futile of Crown street and Miss Florence M. Trio Of street ain.
 Frank Radcliffe, who is stationed at Camp Devens, was visiting his folks over New Years while on a short furlough
 Vincent Glynn will leave today for Catholic University, Washington, D. C., where he will resume his studies. His early return is necessary because of the fact that the pupils are re- ceiving military training. Private Peter Skinner has returned | to Camp Upton, l.. l., after spending a short furlough at his home. Private George Graham has re- turned to Camp Dix, N. J., after spending the holidays at his home. Private Bessie Mcleod, who is in 1 the Ordnance department, has re- 1 turned to Camp Upton, l.. l., after a i visit made with his brother over the ! holidays.
 Floyd Kalish of the U. S. navy has l returned to his ship after spending 9 short furlough at his home over the 1 holidays.
 The Foresters' club will hold a meeting in the rooms tomorrow night 1 for the purpose of electing officers for 1 the coming year. Reports of the | previous meetings and other business will be heard by the members.
 Miss Susan Rooney of Crown stree is spending the holidays with rela. tives in New Haven.
 Official War Department letters are at the post office awaiting their claim ants. Those having mail here are Jan Dujios, Michael Anderson, Paols
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
Our Jan. Cost Sale Begins 1918 With the Years Best Bargains

TT IS THE CHANGE TO CHOOSE
  THOUSANDS WHO QUOTA  o Jersey tn in 0 to cac 
   Women Nssesa come eunder
    in  ow pair. heel,r regular $7.oO you o 
   in and o from
  to yard
Taiban Valley news., 1918-01-11
DE R EMO ITEMS

Ivy Porter made trip to the
little city Of Clovis the irst Of
the week.
Tom Hendley took his son to
the hospital at Clovis again this
week.
Ollie Roberts W.ll Smith have
gone 10 Texas to look for location
Cecil Hsga and Willie Lewis
went to Roswell last week and
report fine trip.
j. B. Lewis is keeping batch
'at present
Mrs Hutton and son visited at
the Noblett home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Boyd we're in
TaibanlAst Wednesday shopping
Rooert Boyd made business
trip 10 Breedlow Sunday.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-01-11
SINGING SOCIETY
ORGANIZED AND
PROGRESSING NlCl

PROGRESSING NICELY
Thursday evening, December,
9Th, a mum bsr of fabian people
met and organized THE TAI.
BAN VALLEY GLEE CLUB
which according 70 it's C'onstitu.
ton and by Lave meets every
Thursday evening in the Taiban
Public School building, anG &C !.
cording to article II of the Con-
stitution "The object Of this SOC.
ieiy is to encourage and promote
musical interest in this commLns
ity; to provide wholesome enter.
tainment foe the people and to
improve and develop the musical
talent of the membership of the
organization"
ThAre is q special program each
meeting hightand a great inter-
'est is being manifested by all
those who attend.
The officers Of club are: j. E.
0 en- Pres, Miss Louise Wright,
V. Pros, N. A. Vaughter Treas
j. E. Wise Leader, ]. f. Owen
Asst, Leader Miss Julia FrieTson
musician, Mrs j. E. Wise Asst
musician.
Everybody is invited to attend
each meeting,
j M. Cheshire
Secretary
Taiban Valley news., 1918-01-11

The following is the Menu
that was served to the U. s. Ma
val training Camp, at Mare Is
land. Cal. for Christmas dinner.
Oyster Soup, Relishes
Sweet Pickles, Ripe Olives,
Celery.
Fruit Salad, Roast Turkey,
Chestnut Dressing
Cranberry Sauce, Braiseh Ham
Assorted Jellies In Molds
Mashed Potatoes, sweet Corn
English Plum Pudding
Hard Sauce
Mince Pie, Assorted Layer Cake
Candies, Mixed
Mixed Nuts, Assorted Fruits
Neapolitsn Ice Cream
Cigars Cigarettes
Coffee
Taiban Valley news., 1918-01-11
TWO BITS A DAY CLUBS

Out in Phoenix, Ariz move
merit has been inaup Grated for
the iorma ton of "Two Bits a
Day" clubs, the members o.
which are to buy q quarters
worth of Thrifts Stamps every
day. Three men each took a hun
dred Thrift cards, pasted ere
stamp in each card, and sold tina
entire lot before two blocks had
been covered.
"Two bits" is the oidi term,
dating back TO the early days of
the country, for a quarter OF q
dollar, and is still used in the
South and West. Every patriotic
American now wants ''to do HE
bit"; the members OF these clubs
are caring out this idea finely
in doing their 1.-TWO bits" every
day. 1t is hoped that ''Two Bits
q Day clubs will lie formed all
over the country in the great
war-tavings campaign.