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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-10-25

Private Joseph T. Moran, Base
Hospital rs, Postofice ISL, Ameri-
can Expeditionary Forces, France,
has written to Paris and Lexington
relatives and friends, for information
of Thomas Moran, Jr., who was with
William Martins racing stable at
Saratoga, New York, when last heard
from. Both are sons of the late
Thomas Moran, formerly of Paris,
and brothers of Mrs. James e. era
ven, of Paris. Inquiry Of Mrs. Cra-
ven yesterday developed the fact THAI
Thos Moran was I at Laurel, Md,
where he had been very ill with in
fluenza. He had been summoned to
appear before the Bourbon County
Draft Board, but his illness prevent
! ed him from leaving the hospital at
Laurel. -
Mr.. j. Miller Ward, of near Paris,
received a letter Tuesday from bis
son, Lieut.. Sam Clay Ward, in
France, in which he described the
thrilling scenes enacted in a battle in
which his command took prominent
part. Lieut.. Ward stated that his
name must certainly be"Luck," as
every officer in his command was
killed. The horse he was riding was
shot from under him. and he escaped
injury by hairsbreadth. Lieut.
Ward added that he was now riding
| a German horse, with German sad
IDLE, bride, and all the equipment
Among the officers killed in the en-,
gagement was one who had visited
Lieut.. Ward at the home of his PAR,
ents, near this city, some months ago
This was the first time Mr.. and Mrs
Ward had heard from their son fol
many weeks, and they had begun tC
Iho nnnacu &C To his safety
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-10-25

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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-10-25
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Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
DECISIVE TURN IS
 MARKED IN WAR FRENGHMAN SAYS
President of Chamber of De. puties Army Committee,
 Sums Up Observations.

Paris, July 25-The army commit tee of the chamber of deputies has received very favorable reports from members with the armies in the field on the operations now going on. Rene Renoult, president of the committee. thus sums up the observations made
 The powerful German offensive, prepared in secret for more than d month and led by 50 divisions was in a few days, almost in a few hours broken up and then victoriously swept back. It is to the peerless valor of the French soldiers and their American, British and Italian com rades and to the science of the mili- tary chiefs who proved unquestionab bic mastery in the conception and execu- ton of the operations that the results were obtained.
 This certainly marks a decisive turn in the war, justifying the pro- found satisfaction and the great hopes felt by the army committee"
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
BRITAIN TO SEND
 MEN TO ARMY F STRIKE CONTINUES
War Cabinet Comes to This Decision Regarding Muni-
 tion Plant Conditions.
GOVERNMENT NOT TO
 WITHDRAW EMBARGO
Events Now Rest Upon Conference of Engineering
 Trades Delegates.

London, July 25-The British war cabinet has decided that if the British intuition strike continues the strikers of military age will be drafted prompt ly into the army, accorsing to semi official statements in the morning papers. George H. Roberts, minister of munitions, gave a hint of this in a speech in London Wednesday when he said that no young man had a right to exemption from military ser vice except on the ground that he was doing work more valuable than fight ing.
 The government remains firm in it's refusal to withdraw the embargo which ostensibly is the cause of. the strike, although it seems that in some instances the embargo is used as a pretext to cover other grievances. Events now are waiting upon the national conference of the delegates of the engineering trades which, it is understood, meets in Leeds today Ii is believed in some quarters that a | majority of the delegates will insist on a ballot of tn members before call ing a general strike. This course iE | strongly supported by Alexander | Thompson, Socialist and editor of the i Clarion, who writes in the Daily Mail: Ut is unthinkable that the confer i ence will assume the tremendous re- sponsibility of stopping the munitior output of the whole country without a democratic vote by all the men and women concerned. The tactics of the young rebels who forced a strike ir Birmingham and Coventry against the advice of responsible leaders make not for democracy or Socialism, but straight for anarchy and Bolshevik- ism"
 | Meanwhile dissension is created 1T the trade union ranks by the actior of the strikers and in many parts ot the country the conduct of the Gov Il entry and Birmingham men is de- nounced hotly. Even in Birmingham itself many of the engineers refuse tC be stumped into an irresponsible strike. On the Clyde there seems nc sign of sympathy with the strikers and work there is continuing smooth ly. The same may be said of many other centers.
 On the other hand 5000 notices tt cease work on Tuesday were handed in in Manchester, where the Amalga | mated engineers have a membership of 15,00O. It is declared that a ma
 jority will join the strike unless tn, embargo is removed.
 It is reported also that the engineer
 in Newcastle have decided to follow
 the strike lead without waiting actiol
 by the national conference. The mel
 in Lincoln did not go on strike Wed
 nesday as threatened but will awai
 the result of the conference.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
MANY DIVISIONS
 FROM EAST FRONT FIGHT FOR HUNS
Germans Enabled to Place 210 In West After Rus
 sia's Detection.

With the French Army in France, July 25-(By the Associated Press)- Owing to the defection of the Rus sians from the Allies, the Germans have been able to place 21O divisions on the western front this year. From January to July 24, just over six months, these divisions have been en- gagged about 43O times, so that each has been thrown into battle at least twice during the half year.
 With operations becoming more frequent this proportion is rapidly in creasing.
 When the present battle began the Germans had 2S divisions on that part of the field westward of Rheims as far as Chateau Thierry. Now the front has been widened by the Allied attack from the latter city to the Aisne and the Germans have hurried more forces into the line, bringing the total now engaged on this part of the front to more than 40 and placing a considerable strain on the epemy's re- serves.
 They still have reserve divisions concentrated at some places behind their lines, but many units comprised by these divisions have been sore1y tried already this year and it is ques- tionable whether they are all suffii- ciently recuperated to participate in a tnew attack, should the German staff decide to order one to retrieve the de- feat of the Crown Prince.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
FIRE ON US. SUBMARINE
 IN MISTAKE FOR U-B0AT
submersible Operating In New England Waters is
 Damaged by Shot. NO ONE INJURED,
 REPORT DECLARES Graft Has Reached Port and Can Be Repaired In
 Short Time.

Washington, July 25 = Mis- taken evidently for the German submarine that has been oper- ating off the north Atlantic coast, an American submarine of the latest type was fired on and slightly damaged by an armed vessel in New England waters last Tuesday. No one on board the submarine was injured and the craft has reached port safely.
 The navy departments announce ment today did not reveal the iden- tity of the armed vessel, but it was understood that it was an Allied transport Unofficial reports were that the submarine had been running submerged and came to the surface near the armed ship. The latter opened fire and had scored hit be- fore the American craft made known it's identity.
 The scene of the attack was not far from the waters in which a German submarine recently appeared and when the American submarine came to the surface the captain of the AL lied ship assumed that it was an en- emy vessel preparing to attack him.
 Only one shot hit the submarine, which quickly made known it's iden- tity when the Allied ship began to fire. The shell struck on the deck near the coming tower, denting sew eral plates. It was announced that the vessel could be repaired in a short time.
 The navy department later issued this formal statement:
 "The navy department is informed that a United States submarine was fired on by mistake by an armed merchant vessel on July 23, off the American coast. One shell penetrated the outer hull of the submarine, but did not explode. No material injury was done, only a small section of shell plating being damaged. No one aboard was injured and the subma- rine proceeded to her base under her own power"
 This is the first instance of it's kind occurring in American waters, but is not the first in the war. Last Octo- Der an American warship patTolling in the Mediterranean fired on an Italian submarine which failed to an- swer recognition signals. One officer and one seaman aboard the Italian submarine were killed.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
AMERICAN DOWNS TEUT0N AVIATOR
 WITH RIFLE BALL

With the American Army on the Aisne- -Marne Front, July 25-(By the Associated Press) )-An American in a mess outfit shot down a German avia- tor during the Franco-American of fensive south of Soissons, hitting the enemy in the head with a rifle bullet.
 Commissary wagons were en route to site back of the lines when the German swooped down low and at tackled the wagon train with a ma chine gun. The young soldier leaped from a wagon as the enemy f1ier came near and shot him. The machine fell nearby.
 A German lieutenant and IS men who were captured by the Americans were questioned concerning the re- nlainder of the battalion. The officer replied:
 Those Is are all that are alive"
 The lieutenant added that he was glad to be a prisoner.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

A study of the map of the region where the struggle is going on shows that along the line from Jaulgonne northwest to Oulchy le Chateau, just north of the Ourcq, or even farther the Allies have pressed ahead during the last two days. AS nearly as the location of the contending forces can be determined at present, the Ger mans have been forced back or have retired over much of this line a dis tance of nearly three miles since Tuesday.
 North of the Ourcq river the situa- ton is obscure, owing to the lack of details given out through official re- ports or press dispatches. It may be said, however, that for the mo- ment the line from Soissons south ward to the Ourcq has reached a state of equilibrium and that the deadlock between the offense of the AlliesSand the defense of the Germans will probably continue until the for mer bring up sufficient fresh troops to break the line at some vital point.
 The progress south of the Ourcq, however, has placed in jeopardy the village of ,>Fere en Tardenois. which is one of the most important Germa T ' bases in this region. At last accounts the French and Americans were all most directly south of this place.
 Military critics in Paris incline -p the view that Gen. Ludendorff, the
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

The Germans may we'll hesitate to push more troops into the already crowded salient. seeing the difficulty they have of feeding those already there, the correspondent continues.
 German resistance on the southern sectors of the salient has been reduc- ed to a mere shell, it is added, and the enemy doubtless is concentrating efforts on keeping open the northern outlets of the salient.
 The Allied drive toward Oulchy le Chateau not only threatens the enemy connection with Fere en TardenoiS, but is a serious threate for the Ger but is a serious threat for the Ger line of retreat would pass through Fere.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
STETTINIUS IS IN
 PARIS TO CONFER

Paris, July 25.---Edward R. stetti- nus, second assistant secretary of war of the United States, who now is in Paris, will take part Tn the inter-Al- lied intuition council. Afterward he will make a tour of inspection on the American front and then visit the French and British armies and, per haps, the Italian front.
 Among the advisers accompanying him are Samuel NJ. Felton, director of railroad supplies; W. s. Clifford, of the council of national dafense; and Charles Day, of the emergency fleet corporation.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
REPORT FRAUDS IN
 ARMY CONTRACTS

Washington, July 25--Fraud and gross profteering have been uncover ed in many contracts for army shoes, shirts, leggings, overcoats. and other soldier supplies and equipment as result of investigation by army intelli- gence and department of justice agents it was learned today.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

German commander, will probably launch new attack on sonAe other sector of the front in an effort to gain a local success to gloss over his fail ure at the Marne. He might by this means, also, wrest the initiative fro T Gen. Foch and force the latter to remove some of his troops from the Soissons-Rheims area. It seems to be agreed that the logical point to expect such a German attack is some where along the British lines.
 The British, in the meantime, are rot idle. They have been conducting raiding operations in the Hebaturne sector and have repulsed attempted German raids along the the Amiens front. The enemy artillery has been active at Arras and Lens, vital points of the British line
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
DESTROYER BUILT
 IN RECORD TIME

Washington, July 25.---A new world record In destroyer construction has been established at the Mare Island, Cal, navy yard, in the commission ing of the Ward, T days after her keel was laid, the navy department announced today.
 The Ward was launched r 1-2 days after the first plate was laid For merly is required "A months to con- etruct q destroyer in this couhtry.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
SOUTH OF MONTDID|ER 30 PRISONERS TAKEN
 IN SURPRISE ATTACK

From Region of the Ourcq and to West of Rheims Violent Artillery Actions Are Reported Gen. Pershing in Yesterdays COmmunique, Reports That American Forces Made Further Progress in Attacks and That Forces Pene- trated Enemy Position to Between One and Two Miles Northwest of Jaulgonne.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
TEN DIVISIONS RUSHED
 TO AID OF GROWN PRINCE
Germans May Well Hesitate to Push More Men Into Salient Already Crowded Because of Food
 Conditions Correspondent Says.

London, July 25Nne division of from the army Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria and division end of the line have been rushed to the aid man prince between Soissons Rheims says Reuters eorresnondent with the American troops in France.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
WILSON SEES POLK
 ABOUT SIBERIA

Washington, July 25 - President Wilson had a lengthy conference with acting Secretary Polk today at the state department. It was understood that the Japanese reply to the Ameri- can proposals for extending military aid to Russia through Siberia was dis cussed. although officials declined to say whether the reply had been re- ceived. .-f
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
FAIL KILLS r. s. FLYER

London, July 24-Malcolm Cotton Brown of Chicago, an American avia- ton officer. has been killed while fv- ing near Gloucester. Engine trouble caused the machine to drop from a great heigbA
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
BLOW BY GERMANS NORTH OF MARINE
 IS PROMPTLY REPUL SED BY FRENCH
CROWN PRINCE ARMY NOW BELIEVED FACING
 INEVITABLE DEFEAT

RumOrs Current In London That British Troops Have Made Advance in Direction of Fismes, Midway Between Rheims and SOissOns, French Have Pushed Forward on Another Part of Aisne-Marne Salient By Which the Germans Are Put in Most PrecariOus Posi- ton.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26


 munications in this region. The town is heavily shelled daily and bombed by Entente air squadrons.
 With the French Army in France. July 25-(By the Associated Press)- Greater efforts than ever before have been eXacted this year by German army chiefs from the troops under their command. Compared even with last year, when the fighting was very severe, all their divisions have been called upon to make at least a double effort. The correspondent is able to demonstrate the terrific nature of the task thrown upon the German sol diers by the desire of the German en- perOr to crush the French and Brit rived in sufficient numbers to turn the balance.
 During last year the Germans DOS sessed on their western front between 160 and ITO divisions Most of these were engaged twice, and some three times, during the entire 12 months, having in the meantime been recon stituted.
 Verdun used up from 20 to 26 di- visions; the Aisne and Chemia des Danes fighting, so; Flanders, 130; Cambrai, 25; and minor operations. 0, making altogether s7o divisional engagements.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
(By the Associated Press)


 German guards have again hurled themselves at the pursuing Allied forces the northern bank the the of their blow the Allies were obliged to withdraw from the little wood to the north of the town of Ire forced back out of the village Chassins lit tie farther east
 The of the was however short lived for they immediately driven back by renewed attack by the Allies.
 Northward, along the line toward Soissons and to the northeast toward Rhem there have heavy lombard ments but infantry fighting is reported
 AS the days of heavy fighting continue battle field north of the Marne becomes increasingly apparent that the German retirement is well under way This withdrawal is ap- pareny conducted in orderly if not deliberate manner be- covered by such guard actions that reported Ire loup and Chassins.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
FOCH WITHIN 8 MILES
 OF FIBRE EN TARDENOIS
Town Is Meeting Place of Eight Roads, and Center German Communications In
 This Region.

French Headquarters in France, July 25 via Ottawa troops within three miles of the Fere en Tardenois which is the meeting point of eight roads,
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

London July 25-The Pal Mall Gazette says that rumors current that British troops have made great advance i'll the direction of Fsmes about midway between Rheims and Sossons.
 is also reported that French forces have advanced the Asne Marne salient and that the armies of the German prince have been placed in position out of which extrication to be impossible.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

Paris July 25-More are being thrown into the battle by the Germans according to the latest advces reaching Paris but these unable to prevent the Allies from making appreciabe gains Wednesday. The important point of Ouchy Chateau slowly but surely being surrounded If to Fere TardenOs
 Military observers here convinced that Gen Von Lu- dendorf will launch counter offensive His objects will be- first to clear the front between Soson and Rhems ond to lessen the demorang effect of projected retreat to the Vese and third to have Germany regain the initiative
 Consequently is to his interest to prolong the present battle long possible at the expense of his treasured reserves keep the French occupied and give him time to prepare another blow
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

Announcement was made several weeks ago that the Chinese govern ment had entered diplomatic relations with the vatican.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
PETRELLI WILL BE
 NUNCIO TO CHINA

Rome, July 25.---Pope Benedict has appointed the Most Rev. Joseph Pe- trelli, apostolic delegate to the Phil ippines, as papai nuncio to China.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

With the American Army on the Marne Front July 9, 1:3O D. m.-(By the Associated Press - FrancoA American troops morning advanced their lines north of the river Marne steadily The Germans continued their retreat ing movement to the nOrhWard.
 The French and Americans also made gains other parts of the 5 miles battle front The Germans viciousy resisted in majority of cases
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

Paris July 25-On the north bank of the Marne the Ger last night launched counter attack in the region of Dormans. The office announcing this movement ports that the enemy temporarily occupied the little wood to the north of Treoup and the village of Chassns These posi- ons, however recaptured by the French after ward
 Violent artillery actions reported from the region of the Ourcq and to the west of Rheims.
 The text of the statement follows:
 South of Montdder surprise attack allowed the French to capture 30 prisoners.
 On the north bank of the Marne, in the region of Dor the Germans during the night launched strong attacks The succeeded in occupying momenariy the little wood 800 metres north of Treoup and the village Chassns but returning to the aggressive troops retoo these two points short time later.
 Tn the region of the Ourcq and west of Rheims there violent artillery actions.
 There is nothing further to report
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

It is the center of the German com munications in this region. The town is heavily shelled daily and bombed by Entente air squadrons.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

With the American Army, the Aisne-Marne Front Wednesday, July 24(By the Associated Press)-With their lines of communication reduced by operations their Hanks and their north of the arne being constantly punished the Germans have been forced to give up territory The French and American troops rested tonight distance advance of the points where they started this morning.
 The German retirement under pressure believed to n- dicae that Gen. Von Boehm the commander of the armies within the salient has had enough punishment convince him of the advsablity of taking positions.
 Washington July 25-Further progress by the American in their attacks between the Ourcq ported by Gen. Pershng in his communque foresterday ceived today at the department.
 Northwest of Jaulgonne, American forces penetrated the enemy positions to depth of from to two miles.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

London July 25Brtish troops last night pushed forward slightly south of Rossgno wood the Hebutee sector north of Albert The official statement from Field Marshal Haig to day adds that few prisoners and six machine guns cap tured.
 South of Vilers Breonneux the Germans last night pushed into of the British posts They driven out by ter attack.
 On the western front of the Sossons Rheims salient the Allied forces have advanced depth of three miles 12 mile front during the last two days.
 There developments this morning in the bat tie according to advces from the field of the fighting ceved in London but the situation regarded quite satisfactory for the Allies.
 The reports show that the German high command has this far engaged 6i division in the battle representative of groups of the German armies in Flanders to Asace These 6 divisions - nearly third of the available German army
 The conclusion is drawn that the eneemy put for although Grown Prince Rupprech of Bavaria the norheren front still has plenty of divisions.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
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Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28

posed to rest in we only stopped four
to five days and started back. | have
been transferred into something |
lke. You can guess what that is, It
is riding motor cycles dispatches. |
got slight fall the other day and
hurt my foot a little, sprajned, but
il is all we'll now | have been in the
hospital for about five days. | eX-
pcct to get out of it in a couple Of
days ! never was 50 sick Of place
as | am of this hospital. II is fine
weather over here, now, nice and
warm. | suppose it must be kind Of
nasty At homo now. | think | wrote
10 you a little while ago but am not
sure. This is the first time | have
SINCE we started for the trenches.
Well, ma, how is papa and Jennie.
suppose Jen is growing to be a big
girl so that [ won't know her when |
get back home. and 10. Well, M,
| get $50 month now instead Of SO
but have to feed myself. but you
know how | feed myself | hope YOU
get this letter. | suppose YOU have
got my January allotment by this
time. If not let me know and I will
see about ii. ] guess | will close with
love to all from your son Z. B.
Address Headquarters Troop NJ. D. S.
A. Il. F., France.