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New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
Raid Operations Stop

LONDON, March fisherman shock
troops assaulted the lines in the sec
tors of Nieuport, Dixmude and Merck
EN- and took possession OF certain
points, but were completely driven out
by counter attacks, Belgian official
statement issued in Paris tonight says.
These attacks are of special interest
because King Albert's hardy little army
has just extended it's front here and
taken over the defence of a considera-
Bile sector from the French. The Bel
gian lines are understood now to abut
on the North Sea.
Probably the Germans had an inkling
of the changes in the troops facing
them and made these assaults to take
prisoners ana obtain information about
the latest Allied troop dispositions.
To-day's assaults followed several
days OF rather violent artillery fight
ing on the Belgian front, which had
been told Of in earlier communiques.
Long-range bombardments and shelllng
with poison gas shells were features OF
this exchange. Yesterdays Belgian otfi-
/ cial statement said German military
!
Kruisstraat had been damaged by big
/ callbre shells.
French Take 100 Prisoners
The great raiding operations at Ver-
dun 0v the French to the west of the
Meuse and by the Germans east OF the
river to-day had died down to an in
tense artillery exchange. Additional de-
tails show the French took 100 prison
ers, OF whom several were officers.
Neither side apparently held any new
ground as the result OF the assaults
and the inference from this and the
lack of further attacks is that the op-
erations, despite their large scale, were
for the sake of testing the strength o1
the Germans in this highly important
region.
The scene of the French successe:
was large series OF woods about five
| miles west of the Meuse and betweel
the Aire River and Forges Brook. o.
the west the forest is called Chepp,
Wood, on the east Avocourt Wood ant
Malancourt Wood and on the nortl
Montfaucon Wood. In reality it is on
forest, but taking different names from
villages lying near it.
French official statements now a
hand make it clear that in Chepp.
Wood the French at nightfall on Satur
| day penetrated the German trenches il
the wood on a front of 500 metres to
depth of 800 metres. In the night the
took German defences in Malancour
Wood on front of 1,400 metres to
depth of 800 metres. The total of tn
two fronts seized was 1000 metres.
| Shelters, block houses and othe
works of the enemy were RACED an
tYMe FrenchSthen returned to their oil
I I lines before the Germans could delve
a counter attack. Near Vauquois, abou
| q mile west of Cheppy Wood, a thir
| raid was made, and ten prisoners wer
| taken
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
Italy and Serbia in
New Balkan Pact
[Staf Correspondence

WASHINGTON, March 1s.-It was re-
ported in Balkan diplomatic circles to-
day that Italy and Serbia have reached
an agreement concerning the creation
of Jugo-Sav state which would ON
brace the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes
OF Austria Hungary as we'll as the Ser
bians.
The basis of the agreement is under
stood to be the Treaty of London and
not the Declaration of Corfu, but it's
terms are not yet available. 1t was as
serted in authoritative quarters that
the resignation Of the Pachitch minis
try at Corfu, the wartime capital Of
Serbia, cannot be attributed to the
agreement reached with Italy.
Tho difficulties heretofore in the wav
OF complete understanding between
Italy and Serbia related to the conflict
ing territorial claims Of the two coun-
tries and particularly to the eastern
shore of the Adriatic. The territorial
decided upon and accept
able to both nations was not made
known.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
Cite Major Donovan
For Croix de Guerre
Frenchman Says He Was Coolest
Man Under Fire He Ever

Major William J. Donovan, COM
mander of the 1st Battalion Of the old
Goth Regiment and former Columbia
football star, is one Of seven members
Of that regiment, now the 165th In
fantry, who have been recommended by
the French commander of their sector
for the Croix de Guerre. The others
are Lieutenant Oscar L. Buck, of this
city; Lieutenant W. Arthur Cunning
ham, of Detroit, and Sergeants Spencer
Rossell, Abraham Blaustein. William J.
Moore and Daniel O'Connell, Of this
city.
The action mentioned by the French
commander took place in the Lunevillc
sector about ten days ago. Trench
mortar bombs weighing 250 pounds
each were beating down upon the
Americans thick and fast. The officers
conducted themselves with the utmost
coolncss, going about among the men
needless of the bombardment and Civ
ing encouraging words where they were
needed A French officer who accom-
panied Major Donovan said that he
was the coolest man he ever saw under
fire.
Major Donovan was quarterback OF
the Columbia eleven in 1905. He went
to Europe in 1914, returning to go to
the Mexican border with his command.
He is married and his infant daughter,
who was christened at Camp Mills, was
made "the daughter of the regiment" "
Sergeant Blaustein is twenty-three
years old and was transferred to the
Goth from the 14th Regiment when the
former was reorganized rs the 165th
Infantry. He lives with his parents at
423 Fifteenth Street, Brooklyn. Ser
geant Rossell lives at 992 East Seventh
Street Brooklyn. He was a sergeant
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
Official Statements
West
FRENCH

PARIS. Sunday, March II (DAY).-North
of the emin-des-Damee the artillery on
both sides showed great activity.
On the left bank of the Meuse French
troops carried out at nishtfall a large raid in
the region of the Cheppy Wood, which re-
suited successfully. Under protection of the
French artillery, which dominated the Ger
man artillery, our troops penetrated the OPP
posing trenches front of 500 metres to
= depth of 800 metres After destroying the
shelters, blockhouse and defcnces of the enemy
the French dctachments returned TO their own
lircs with eighty prisoners, belonging to
three different regiments. and seven machine
:eNns Our losses were slight.
.9.'v'~r r. uivht French detachmcnts were
tons. Near Vauquois they brought back ten
prisoners in a raid Near Malancourt an in
u..N~r = neavy lombard
me II, c...bled the French to bring back forty
prisoners. On the right bank Of the Meuse
German batteries during the night bornbarded
violcnty all points between the Meuse AND
Bezonvaux. French counter fire also in
creased. Immediately north of ST. Mihiei our
patrols made prisoners.
On March l6 one German afplanc was de-
sstroyed and four others damaged severely by
French avators. Our bombing squadrons
dropped 1900 kilograms of proiectcs on
military establishments behind the enemy
front.
(NIGHT) There was intermittent arti-
lery fighting in the region of La Pompcllc
! tChampagnc 'front.'.
On the right bank of the Mcusc (Verdun
'front.' the bombardment assumed character
of great intensity. 1t was followed by a
series Of strong German attacks near Sa-
mogneux, north of Caurieres Wood and in
the region of Bezonvaux. Large enemy de-
tachrcnts approached our positions and sue
ceedcd in penetrating our lines at various
points. The violence of fire caused the
enemy to suffer very heavy losses, and he
wns not able to maintain himself in the posi-
tions where he had gained Il footing Very
heavy artillery fighting continued in this
region.
Last nigh, our troops penetrated enemy
trenches at Malancourt Wood on n front of
l.40O metres to depth of 500 metres The
total number of prisoners taken on the left
bank of the Meusc last night exceeded 100 of
whom several are officers
On Saturday our pilots destroyed two Ger
man alrplnncs. Five other enemy machines
fell within the German lines Information
now at hand shows that on March l3 and Is
four German nirplanea. in addition to those
previously reported were brought down.
PARIS. March lS tDAY). French patrols
operating north Of the Ailette returned with
prisoners Northwest Of Rhei,ns. near La
fompeile. enemy raids against small French
posts were without success.
Artillery hRhinE continues ON the riyht
bank OF the Meusc. Enemy accommodating
parties attempting to approach the French
lines In the region of Hardnumont and north
vest of Bezonvaux were dispcrscd by the
French fire. Wv
In tho vosgss the artillery activity was
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
Casualties Among Our Men
Serving With Gen. Pershing
Captain Reported Missing in Mondays Casualty List
Which Contains Forty-}our Narnes-Eigh Killed
in Action and Sixteen Wounded

BREESE, Mo!rard E., private.
COYLE. Frank A.. private
GENTRY. Herman D., private.
Died OF Disease
Officers:
ELLIS. Richard Il, sergeant. meningitis.
ADAMS. Charles, corporal. pneumonia.
Enlisted lien:
BERG, Eek d.. private, pneumonia.
CUTArs1O N.ranJ a.. private. pneumonia.
FREEMAN, Lloyd T, cook, pneumonia.
HILLMAN. Anton, private. diphtheria.
JACKSON, Elmer, private, pneumonia.
REILLY, Daniel T., private, intestinal OBJ
struction.
SCHWABAUER, George, private, pneu-
monia.
SLATER. John sisson, private, pneumonia.
WILLIAMS. Robert Wells, private, diph-
WRIGHT. Johnnie. private, pneumonia.
Died Of Accident
OGicers:
KELLY, John c.. lieutenant.
Wounded Severely
Of5cers:
GLOVER. Edmund p, lieutenant.
GINTHEE, Oliver NJ, corporal.
Enlisted Men:
HARDING Scott W. private.
MCABE, ,Iohn e., private
MAXW ELL, William M, mechanic.
Wounded Slightly
Officers:
DICFLLO, Anthony, corporal
lNEGITS. Graham H., corporal.
GRAHAM, John b., lieutenant.
LERCH, Howard A., corporal.
PENDLETON, George II, lieutenant.
WARREN, Dott A., corporal.
SWEPSTOM, Donald B., corporal.
Enlisted Men:
HERRANCOURT. George. private.
JOLLY, Harry O.. private.
M'GLOWN, John H, private.
WEICHEL. Paul L., private.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Forty
four names appear on today's casualty
list, issued by the War Department,
including that of Captain James L.
Miller, either killed in action or taken
prisoner.
Eight men were killed in action, six
died from wounds, twelve died from
disease, one died from accident, five
wore severely wounded and eleven were
wounded slightly.
Lieutenant John G. Kelly died from
an accident, Lie Tenant Edmund ?.
Glover was wounded severely, and
Lieutenants John B. Graham and
George II. Pendleton were among the
slightly wounded. Of the eight killed
In action, five previously had been re-
ported wounded. The number killed in
action to date is 372. The list follows !:
Killed in Action
Officers:
LONG, Paul H., sergeant.
Enlisted Men,:
CLAUsEN. Robert L.. private.
HAMME9', William H, private.
MOERISON Morrill, b., private.
ROGERS. Ira j., private.
SMITH. William T.. private.
SPARKS. Trinlble c., private.
WALDEN. Ray c., private.
Killed or Prisoner
OGlcere:
MILLER. James E.. captain.
Died From Wounds
Officers:
BURKE, Charles H., corporal.
WEST, Robert D., corporal.
| Enlisted Men:
ABLES H. private,
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19

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Bill Fold to match, full. II
secret suk-lined bill pockets, to take
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and stamp pockets; 14-kt. gold
corners, 4Ar4A inches. ..$l5.5
Artirles ten dollars or oUer STAMPED
ucithout charge; beloy ten dollars,
Csc. line.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
Italians Win Booty in
Raids Near Adriatic:
Put Enemy Forces to Flight in
Pave Valley-Five Aeros
DOwned

LONDON. March 1s.-Italian patrols
have captured war material from the
enemy in raids near the Adriatic Sea,
said an official statement given out in
Rome to-day Other parties destroyed
Austro German works in the Giudi-
caria Valley. Enemy bodies ain the
bed of the Piave" were put to flight
by the Italian fleet.
A naval airship last night bombardcd
an enemy aviation ground. Italian
aviators brought down five hostile
machines.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
somewhat heavy north cf Violu and on the
right bank Of the Fave.
RRITISH


right bank Of the Fave.
BRITISH
LONDON. March 1s .DAY).- English
south of Acheville and captured several
prisoners, with little loss to themselves
Casualties were inflicted on the enemy in
patrol encounters northeast Of Zonnebeke.
Hostile artillery active during the night
south of the Bapaume-Cambrai road and in
the ncighborhood of Lens, and there was
considerable activity against our forward
areas between Warneton and zonnebeke.
GERMAN
BERLIN, March IS (DAY).-Army Group
of Prince Rupprecht-in Flanders. north of
Armentiercs, and in conr ection with English
thrusts on both sides of La Bassee canal the
activity OF the artillery Increased several
times. 1t was moderate on The remainder Of
the front.
Army Group of the German Grown Prince
and General Won Gawtz- Between the Disc
and the Aisne, north OF Rheims and in iso-
lated sectors in ChampaTne the artillery fire
was revived, continuing throughout the day
1T was more intense on both banks of the
Meuse.
Army Group of Duke Albrecht-On the
Lorraine front and in the middle Vosges the
artillery lighting active temporarily
On the whole front the aerial activity was
very marked The French bombed hospital
establishments at lie Thour, which were
clearly recoeni2able as such. Yesterday we
o''S' ''NH tWtltty-tWO enemy IlrDlaneS and
TWO captive balloons.
In February the losses Of the enemy aerial
forces on the German front amounted to
eiEhteen cantive balloons and 1873 airplanes
fifty-nine of these airplanes fell behind our
ilncs and the remainder beyond the enemy
posltlons In aerla encounters we lost sixty
one airplanes and three captive balloons.
BELGIAN
PARIS. March 17.-During the last two
days the artillery fighting was especially in
,ensc IN the zones of Neuport. Dixmude and
Merckcm We bombardcd German military
establishments at Leke. Messen and Krus,
STRAIT and replied cffectually to the fire of
lonR-fange guns against cur cantonments and
the Germans fired shells containing poisonous
gas aHalnst our batteries. Our artillery re-
Piled in kind. 'e
his eighth airplane over Dixmude. -
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME, March lS.-The artillery ducls
We're iivelicr in the Lagarirei Valley. in the
Montello area and south of Zenson. Enemy
parties were dispersed the bed of the
tlnvc by our machine guns Our patrols
destroyed enemy WORKS in the Giudicaria
valley, caused alarm in enemy positions in
thc Laghi Basin and captured war material
in the COASTAL region.
rive hostile airplancs were brought down
by our aViators. Last night naval airship
bombed an enemy aviation ground
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
New American Hospital
For Babies Opened in Paris

PARIS, March 16.-Mme. Poincare.
wife of the President, and Mrs. Sharp,
wife of the American Ambassador, at
tended the opening to-day of hos
pital for babies founded by Mrs. ". B
Elkins and Mrs M. f. Laws, of New
York, under the auspices of the French
Heroes Fund of New York.
Miss Marion Nelson, formerly of
Bellevue Hospital, New York, is in
charge of the hospital which has beds
for twenty-five babies. The institution
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
Australia Forms Pool
To Speed Ocean Traffic

LONDON. March 13.-Thc Australian
government, according to dispatch to
"The Times" from Sydney, has COM
pleted a scheme which frees all large
going ships for the use of the
Allies A pool, which will control 100
ships engaged in coastal trade, will be
formed
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
New York Sailor Drowned

WASHINGTON, March 18.-The Navy
Department reported to-day that Oscal
Rudbeck, electrician, third class, or
duty CIR the y. $. s. Hull, was drownel
at 1850 p. m, March IS. His body wa
not recovered Rudbeck enlisted March
&c., 1915, at Newport, r. L., and gave
as his next Of kin his mother, Mrs. Es-
ther Rudbeck, 73 Park Avenue, New
York.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19
Balkan
FRENCH

MACEDONIAN FRONT. March 16 win
Paris. March l7).I'he French artillery kept
up harraasing fire west of the Var(ar.
Enemy establishments in the Struma and
Vardar valleys were bommrded hv A ,i;nd
nviators. Ono enemy airplane was brought
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19

Try that HELP WANTED AID In next
surprised the way It will puIl.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19

"Shopping-Knitting" Bag flozcered
Dresden or brocoded silk in "grape"
design, silk lining, attached purse;
bag 1914 inches long. ID inches
deep; loops for knitting needles.
Specially priced. .............$9.75
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19

Manicure Case, for 1gomem, gldaed
calfskin case, pastel shades, silk and
celret lining, G smoked pearl fittings.
Case 6Ar5h inches closed (initicls
on case scithout charge)....$ 500
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19

in the old 18th Regiment when hs wo,
transferred to the 69th. He is twen,,. %S'
seven years old.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-19

Sait Care, for zcomen, black cobra
hide, ELK lining, 0 zohite ceuuioid
fst'ngs, tzco side pocketg Sizes 49,
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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29
Loses Life In
Falling From Bed

Rockham Record-The eight months
old baby of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Thomas
living south of Rockham met a sad
ending Sunday. We are unable to
learn the complete particulars, but
it is said that the child had been laid
on a bed and, as a precaution against
its rolling off, a feather bed had been
placed on the floor beside the bed.
When the mother returned the child
was laying on the feather bed with
life extinct. 1t is thought that the
infant in rolling around fell on the
feather bed, face downward and
smothered to death. The parents are
grief stricken over the sad accident
and have the entire sympathy of their
neighborhood.
Beulah Louise Thomas, baby daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel E. Thorn
as, was born December "a, 1917. De-
parted from this life August IS, 1918,
at the age of seven months and TWEEN
ty-four days.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

You are requested to put DINNERS
ON your lights and do It at once, as
this law will be inforced without fur
ther delay. Dealers are requested to
buy numbers for car that they use
for private use. This law must be
strictly inforced.
8. l.. Wyland. Sheriff.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29
Women In the Field

South Dakota's big crop will be saw
ed-by the women Everywhere they
are helping with field work. In a trip
to the west last Friday four women
were seen at work in the hay field,
each n driving a team and handline;
a mower and rake. And when the
years work is turned into cash the
men folks should remember that
there is something coming to wife
and daughter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29
1920 Flour Regulation
After September LIST

Aberdeen, Aug. 2S.-Food Admins
traitor Herried has been notified that
existing restrictions on the amount Of
wheat -four that may be purchased
are to be removed after September /
and the $3.50 rule governing the sale
of flour and flour substitutes will be
superseded by an 1920 rule, 80 per
cent of wheat -four to 20 per cent OF
Of substitutes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29
Church Dedication Sept. sth

The formal dedication of the Glen
dale Congregational Church will be
conducted en- Sunday. September 9Th
Two previous dates had been set for
the dedication but on account of
weather conditions it was postponed
until the above date.
DR.. w. H. Thrali, of Huron. will
deliver the sermon and there will be
a basket dinner at noon in the church
basement.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29
Bridges I'm the Air

The excellent work of the count,
road and bridge crews is no receiy
ing the proper aid of township auth
critics in some localities where brid.
ges have been left standing in the all
with no approaches graded up. A
chain is no stronger or better than its
weakest link. One rod of incomplete,
ed work spoils a road. Some of these
bridges without approaches have beer
completed more than a yea
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

State Fair exhibits from Hand coun-
ty as Hand county has one Of the best
all around crops everybody should try
and help q little. All kinds of corr
and vegetables will be wanted. Let
me have a little Of the best that you
may have. Leave word at any OF the
Miller Banks.
Yours for q good exhibit.
John II. vanLoon, Mgr
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

He drives n and his daughter the
other. They are hauling grain from
the threshing machines to the eleva-
tors. Tuesday they were hauling rs
and 100 bushels Of barley per load
from the Mullaney farm, Logan Twp.
Each truck a make some six trips a
day.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29
Hauling Grain With Trucks

The auto truck Is coming into gen.
eral use in this locality. Quite a num-
Der Of trucks have been sold to farm
ers and more are in demand Deputy
Sheriff Adam aMohr Is doing a livery
hauling business with two trucks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29
Card Of Thanks

We wish to express our very deep
gratitude to our neighbors and friends
for their kindness and helpfulness,
and for their many tokens of love.
including the beautiful floral offering,
in this u hour of sadness and loss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel E Thomas
and family
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

J. c. Bang, OF Madison, Mimi, has
been selected by the city council to
I'LL the position of manager for the
Miller Light and Power Plant and will
assume charge September LIST. Con-
struction has begun on the new plant
and the contract calls for completion
In four months.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Miss Ursula Pusey has returned
from a visit at the home of her sister
Mrs. T. J. Murphy and family OF Nc
Oregon, N. d.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

w. L. Clay returned Monday from a
trip to Minnesota where he was called
to attend the funeral of a sister.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Judge r. G. Anderson left this week
for a visit with his son in Minneapolis
and ether relatives in Indiana.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

The CITIZENS STATE BANK viii
help you. Absolutely safe. Deposits
GUARANTEED. lStf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Help wantcd-At Cafe Royal. Girl
to work evenings from 7 p. m. to 1889
a. m. Wages $500 and board per
week. 4ptf
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-07
MOTHERS FLOCK TO SEE
SAILORS LOCKED IN BRIG
Many. However, DO Not Visit Naval
Station with Idea of t.cttin. on
spring Out of Trouble.

GREAT LAKES. ILL, October e
Every time u boy is tried in summary
court-martial here for a miSdcmcanor
and sentenced TO the brig his mother
comes TO Great Lakes Naval Training
station 10 plead for him.
The mother Of :, Chicago boy. who
now is serving time in the ships
jail for being absent without; leave.
appeared ut the sta tion executive
Offices.
Il want TO SEQ The lieutenant com
mandcr abou, my boz. Hes IN the
.tn ensign talked to The woman. II
suppose YOU want to Sc" about get
ting your son OUT" he said.
Indeed | do not" she replied Il
had him seat here
Then the mother related how h"r
a story OF hciny granted Il furlouEh.
She described the boy as a "divvil'
and suspected his story was untrue.
So She tclcphon"d Great Lakes. found
him absent without leave ana in
formed officers where they could arrest
him
Work him hard" she added. =
There an exception" remarked The
ensign. Usually they ask us 10 let
Just then tho door opened and the
mother rcapp"arcd.
After all hes a pretty good boy
she said. smiling through tears. You
ard she disappeared.
1T happens every time, was IN"
cnsign'S Mncl rcmark as he went about
his duties