davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
GERMAN ARMY
.NEARCOLLAPSE,
BELIEF HERE
Gen. March Comments on
Breaking Of Enemy
Lines.
EYES ON U. S. TROOPS
Opinion Our Soldiers Will
Soon Be Holly
Engaged.
EYES ON U. 5. TROOPS

The whole German military
front from Lens, north of ARA.
via Soissons to Rheims is col
lapsing. being pierced here and
there and split by constant new
thrusts according to the opinion
of staff officers who discussed the
aspect of the last fighting after
the conference yesterday with
Gen. March, Chief of Staff.
Gen. March made several direct
comments on the breaking up OF
the German front and notably in
the case of the French thrust re-
ported yesterday in the sector with
Nesle and Licourt as the farthesi
advance into the German lines.
The stations of troops show that
this advance referred to by Gen.
March was performed by all
French troops. This brilliant ae-
tion OF the French, Gen. March
said. brings them within two
miles Of the Somme.
l.. Lines Extenasd.
SsAs slown on the war maps Of the
CHIEF of star. the advance Of the
French to = line joining Nesie and
Licourt pushes that part of the
allied line forward to point which
Is directly south of the farthest ad-
vance of Haig across the linden
burg line. The British have reached
a point two miles east Of that, Ger
man line and the French in their
deep salient made at Nesle and
Licourt are distant only about
fifteen miles Of the same line The
Americans and French are fighting
up hill against the Germans in the
Fismes sector and every report
shows some small advance although
1t Is evident that a big battle Is i'm
pending in that sector. With the
French and the British forging
ahead north of the French-Amer-
lean line 1t Is only q question of q
few days perhaps hours when the
American troops will be engaged
hotiy again. s..r
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
FIRST OF HERALD'S
80 SOLDIERS WOUNDED
Arthur Van Os Listed Among Lat.
est Casualties.

The first man Of the thirty-nine
from the ONCE of The Washington
Herald who are in the service has
been wounded at the front in France.
according to the casutlay list issred
yesterday. He is Arthur Van Os.
and Is carried on the list as being
severely wounded in action.
Van Os was the first man from
The Herald TO go into the service,
His number wss one of the firss
drawn in the draft and he was in
Quoted into the service In July, 1917.
He was taken from the composing
room OF The Herald. where he oper-
ated Lanston Monotype machine,
and sent to one OF the nearby camps
for training
Van os went overseas with ,hs
Rainbow Division When that pioneer
regiment went across In 1917. He was
in q machine gen company. II is
believed that Van os Is the frs'
man from local newspaper offics
to be wounded in sction,
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
CONGRESSMEN
PAY TRIBUTE
TO 0. JAMES
Committee Accompanies
Body of Deceased SEN
ator for Burial.

Immediately upon hearing Of the
death of Senator Ollie NJ. James. of
Kentucky. yesterday at Johns Hop
hns Hospital. at Baltimore, both SEN
ate and House adjourned out Of re-
spect 70 Senator James. who had
given long and distinguished service
and was universally popular, among
Democrats and Republicans alike, In
both bodies, GoUmittses from both
Hodses Of Contr<Ss were appointed to
accompany the body to Kentucky last
night and attend the funeral at the
James home, at Marion, KY.
Brief tributes to Senator James
were paid yesterday by colleagues in
Congress and virtually all business
suspended.
III Three Months.
affection of the kidneys. Mrs. James
James, were with him when the end
came at 6:45 q. m
Senator James had been q patient
at the hospital for about three
months. Physicians at first believed
that he had a good chance to regain
his health and an operation was per-
formed. Later his condition became
more serious and TRANSMISSION Of blood
was made on several occasions. The
Senator rallied recently when In
formed OF his denomination to the
Senate and for a time held his own,
but later his condition again became
grave and he steadily grew weaker.
At about 2 o'clock yesterday morning
his attendants saw that the end was
near, and Mrs. James and the Sena-
tors brother were summoned to the
bedside.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
! MAY SOON NAME MISSION.
President Sxpected to State Choice
Of Delegates to Russia.

( Announcement in Tokyo OF the per-
sonnel of. the Japanese economic mig
sion TO Siberia is expected to bring
forth a similar announcement from
either President Wilson or the State
Department regarding the American
economic mission to Russia. The
President, It ID known. IL still work.
ing on the problems incidental to
the formation Of the mission. Sec
iretary of State Lansing said yes
Eterdsy that the mission. upon reach
Ing Nadivostok, would work In CO.
operation with the Japanese missio,,
as the military forces Of The two na-
1i22e - ne: EoEkIrH = 3. : 5. Z
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
VICTORY IN SIGHT
EDITORS CONVINCED
Canadians Returning Say End
Seems to Be Near.

An Atlantic Port Aug. &-"victory
Is In sight"
This 10 the summary Of q report
brought back from the battle fronts
byztwenty-four Canadian editors who
reached this port today after having
travelled through England and France
as the guests of Lord Beaverbrook.
minister Of Information and propa-
ganda OF Canada.
Victory Is in sight. Ny experiences
abroad made me confident that VIC
torious end of the war for the allies
will come SOON" said R L. Richard
son. editor Of the Winnipeg Free
Press. The same opinion was express
ed by others Of the party.
Speaking Of the sights that had i'm
pressed him. most Mr.. Richardson
said:
THE whole journey was one Of edu-
cation and enlightenment. but was
particularly impressed by the great
mass of troops the allies are forming
behind the lighting lines and the
grand feet. supplemented by numer-
Gus first-class American battieships.
guarding the Great Britain coast and
keeping the lanes of transportation
oper on the high seas"
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29

shsI Haig announces in his night re-
port
The enemy is stubbornly resisting
at the passages OF the river at Brie
and Peronne." he adds.
North Of the Somme. curiu and
Hardecourt have been captured. and
the British are advancing on Maure-
pas.
Between Bapaume and the scarpe
important headway was made.
Croiselles was captured.
Z The British also advanced 20
Vraucourt and southeast Of Font
aine-les-croisiIles. the statement
says.
Following severe fghting." the
statement continues. Canadians
drove the enemy from strongly fort
ified positions. capturing Botry'
Notre Dame and Pelves-
"A number of prisoners were
taken during the day"
The British line in Flanders ives
advanced in the neighborhood OF
LOGON.
Text Of Report.
The full text OF Field harshel
Haig's night report follows:
South Of the River Somme Aus
tralian troops are pressing the enemy
vigorously and have reached the gen
eral line Fresnes-Herbecourt
The enemy Ia offering q stubborn
resistance in front Of the passages OF
the river at Brie and Peronne.
''On the north hank Of the Somns
| our troops captured Curlu and Harde-
court after hard fighting and are sd-
vsncing In the direction Of Maurepss-
Between Bapaume and the River
Scarpe our attacks have been con-
tinued today. and progress has been
made at all points
s'The village Of Croiselles. where ths
enemy has maintained an obstinate
resistance. was gradually outfankec
by London troops and d now IN our
hands.
English troops have fought their
lway forward towards vrancourt and
lsoutheast OF Fontaine- s-croiselles.
After severe fghting. LASTING
Throughout the day, Canadian troops
have successfully driven the enemy
from several stronsiy defended local.
tiles and important trench sys'smA
ooxrsnp oS rxor rva
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
Niles PUSH FORWARD ON SOMMIlE1::
IMPORTANT GAINS AllADEIN NORTH
LOCAL BOY CAPTURED,
Is HELD AT RASTATT
Lieut.. Alfred B. Baker. Tech
Graduate. Among Prisoners.

Graduate. Among Prisoners.
Among the forty-seyen American
soldiers listed last night BY the War
Department as captured by the Ger
mans was the name Of Lieut. Alfred
B. Baker, former washington boy
and graduate of Tech" High School
and Georgetown University Law
School.
The War department report con-
irIus q cable message received by the
parents of the young aviator. Mr..
and Mrs. John Baker. OF 100 Bryant
street northwest. earlier In the week,
from the international Red Cross.
according to the cable and the list
published last night. young Baker Il
being held at the German prison
camp at Rastatt. Baden. He was
captured after narrowly escaping ear
her in the summer.
The. young aviator entered .he
service last fall, receiving his train
ing in the aviation school OF Prince
ton. ". J. He was sent abroad in Feb
ruary Of this year and into active
service almost immediately upon
reaching France.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
WAR CROSS WON BY
BUD" BUCKLEY
Former Georgetown Law Student
Serving as Aviator in Italy.

Word was received yesterday BY
Hugh J. Fegan. secretary Of the law
school, Of Georgetown University. that
c. T. Buckley. member Of the junior
class last year. has been awarded the
French war cross. with palms. for
bravery in action.
pBud" Buckley. as he was famifiarly
Is a member OF the Eighth Aviation
Instructional Detachment stationed
at Froggia, Italy. He was q close
friend of Lieut.. Goggins, Georgetown
star football player. killed several
daysseago. Buckley had been flying
over the Austrian lines from the
italian front.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
Jumps from Plane
With . Parachute

Paris. Aug. &-what is believed
to be the first experiment Of jump
ing from q moving airpiane with .
parachute has been successfully car
ried out by Capt Serret. French
aviator. He dropped 800 meters with
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
Huns Suffer n Az.

: London. Aug: 2s.-Fifteen German
aeroplanes and two captive balloons
were brought down BY the British
yesterday. The British lost seven
1honhs were droppsd on various Ger
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
XICAN Line
In. HOLDROOK
er to Be Looked After
ollowing Outbreak
Of Shooting.
GCLER STARTED IT
Attempting to Cross
order Is Stopped
and Uses Gun.
GCLER STARTED IT

kllling OF TWO y. D army
J and two men, and the
ing of two officers and
D men by Mexican soldiers
.ales has caused the United
government to give over
ntrol of the whole Mexican
to Maj. Gen. Holbrook, it
lnounced yesterday by Gen.
Chief of Staff.
10. diplomatic question has
get over the clash between
pops of the two friendly
ments of Mexico and the
States, it is probable that
lair will be localized and
by the military command
either side of the line.
official report to Gen.
yesterday said the trouble
used by a man who came
be Mexican side and fred
wounded an American sen
hing down the line. Then
gas the melee which ended
casualties so far reported
lhington and ~heavy" Mexi-
Iua1ties.
Has Instruetisns. w.
Holbrook. Gen. March said.
structions from the War De-
Il how to act In these emef-
7 Gen. March said that he
en- to the press what he had
In the officlal dispatches.
lthe War Department nor the
apartment has discussed any
ional angle or aspect Of the
1t vii probably. however. be
Ated fully by both govern
test news to the War Depart
as received this morning by
arch in q telegram from Col.
1eading as follows:
Herman reports from Nogales
hone all firing ceased 10 D. m.
Der, two men killed Two on
Eteen men wounded. Mexican
Is heavy. Am sending two
Tenth Cavalry from here
IN Department headquarters), /,
chine guns Herman reports
hl Mexican troops coming into
Have ordered lone squadron
from Douglas to Huachuea.
lles agrees to meet me at y
Jay morning. Expect to reach
about 3 g. m. ~
b "CABELL."
sther disturbances are expect
II there be a full and frank
re between the American and
military authorities.
Story Of Outbreak.
lory OF the outbreak at No
as given in AN earlier dis
the War Department from
llbrook. as follows:
dement's started 40 p. m.
D brought about by an
the part Of American Gus
hards to halt q suspected
+. Man halted at line and
eonversation of customs men.
out of the depot on Mexican
2 fired at American sentry
across line and wounded him.
firing then started from cover
Mexican side. American mill
ard on duty from G and H
Ies OF the Thirty-fifth Infan-
fned IRE from PROSTATE skir-
fmation, continuing same all
ie line as fresh troops came
lad Of infantrymen beside de-
american side suffered four
s before their ammunition
Z Balance Of the line Is be-
by skirmishers.
Herman wounded through right
Fly in skirmish. Not serious.
es at depot on American side.
Barney Lott, Company q.
fifth Infantry, wounded through
auf Deppoe. H Company, Thir-
Jnfantry. wounded Through
nds Private Piasitzki. shot
Ieft shoulder. These casu- :
ccurred m detachment under
te Command of Lieut.. Fann,n
pot Firing has now ceased
& the line following confer
tween Col Herman and Mex
pmmander at International
Conferences arranged for e:so
Each side has' withdrawn Its
but sdesuitory firing by civil
pm hills continues at inter-
pen. Csbell left Douxlas ty
pie for Nogales at = D. M.
previously ordered three
Tenth Cavalry there from
ea and arranged for confer
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
French and British Troops Dash Across Somme
Valley; Roye and Chaulnes Captured; /.
British Pierce Hindenburg Line. .
BAPAUME NOW HOPELESSLY OUTFLANKED;
NOYON ALSO BELIEVED ABOUT TO FALL
Berlin Admits Advance. Brilliant Cooperation of Americans
Noted in Paris Communique. Headway Made
in North. Many Prisoners

London Aug 8-croa the graveyard that the beautiful Smme VAL
ley soldiers of Great Britain and France dashed
Roye and Cnes French
three miles beyond the old Fndenbug line
far to the SOUTH might have fallen by this Along 00m
Sea to the Scissors the Germans ts
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
Iernaas Meh Sl,tue,..

n. Aug A-Adyices from Ger
eceived today state that the
Authorities are melting down
ioric statues of Munich. Those
he and schiller have gone to
hdry. : !.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
|essser fer Hindenburrf

Aug. z-rhe Assnzia Liberfa
bere Il 4 general discussion In
\ Of a new generalissImo for
pa powers to supesseds I'M
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
Small American Unit
Attacks Justigny.

with the American Army on the
Aisne-vesle Front, Aug. "a small
American unit attached to Gen. Man
gins army (the Tenth French army
this morning attacked Justigny in the
chavingy region, reaching the rail-
way line and capturing ninety Jae-
gers (Chasseurs) and two officers.
At noon they were violently counter
attacked.
With the American Army on the
Aisne-vesle Front. Aug. &.-Ameri-
cans in the last twenty-four hours
entered the western outskirts OF
Bazoches by the process Of infltra-
ton.
Our men have withdrawn from Fis-
mette, but our bombardment Is pre-
venting the Germans from occupying
the village.
Forty Villages Taken In Day.
Paris, Aug. 2s.-American troops
today repulsed powerful counter al
tacks at Fismette. north Of Fismes,
above the vesle, the war once an
nounced tonight.
The frencn. pursuing tueH Wv
torious pressure along a twenty
mile front. reached the Somme be-
tween Lizancourt and Nesle. and the
west bank of the Canal du Nord
along the greater part Of the line
between Nesle and Noyon.
On the Disc front the French cap:
tured Port EEveQue, Suzey
lyauchelle. and PerQuericourt
Al many places the Poilus have
advanced seven miles since thi'
morning.
Forty viIIases were retaken DUR
i ing the day.
Three trains loaded with war ma
terial and SEQ prisoners were cap
tured.s
The Americans valiantiy rspulses
counter attacks at lJustigny ant
frustrated desperate German effort
to cross the vesle at Bazoches snt
Fismettes
CrsiseIIe. Captured.
London, Aus. &-Australian troop
] have reached the Fresnes- Herbeconr
line soufh of fhs fomme Field Mar
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
CrelseIIes Captured.

London. Aue. &-Australian troops
have reached the Fresnes- Herbecourt
line soufh of ne Sonme Field Asr-
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29
THE WEA1nER

Todzy-Probzbly showers; some
what warmer. Tomorrow-Psrfly
cloudy; continued warm. Highest
temperature yesterday. n; lowest 70.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29

coSzls - os fAeE rwa
The Washington herald., 1918-08-29

RE pArRIoTIc-use newspspers
sfheientiy. When you have I'm
,sned reading your copy Of The
Wasn1ngton Herald. hand Il 70 some
person wAo has not seen one. Mak<
each copy DO double duty Ia wartime
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

Moreover. vessels which returned to
Atlantic ports about the time the Cy-
clops was due. reported that unusually
stormy weather had been encountered
in southern waters.
Explains Silent Wireless
The theory that the Cyclops suddenly
went down in storm is about the only
theory that adequately would explain
her failure to wireless in case Of dan
ger. The fact that no radio calls ever
came from the vessel is one phase that
characterizes the disappearance Of the
ship as one of the most mysterious IN
modern sea annals
Leaving the West Indian harbor on
March 4 the Cyclops was expected to
touch at an Atlantic port on March 10.
When attention was called to the fact
that she was a few days overdue no
anxiety was felt, because it was known
she had one engine out of commission.
However, when a week passed and there
was even no news that she had been
sighted, q feeling of great apprehen-
sion swept over the Navy Department.
Every effort was made to find her, but
on April IA the department gave per-
mission to publish the facts, which
long had been withheld.
Secretary Daniels still clings to the
hope that the mystery will be cleared
but there are not many in the depart
ment who share his view
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Trent Now Centre of
Austrian Activities
City a Great Military Camp
Foes Headquarters in
Pretoria Palace

HEADQUARTERS ITALIAN ARMY,
May 10 {By MaiD.-Austrian prisoners
captured in the patrol raid along the
mountain front tell of the intense
activities which centre at Trent, the
railway centre of concentration. where
al the Austrian men and supplies are
brought down for use in the Brenta
valley, Lagarina valley and all along
the mountain front.
The city itself, they say, is huge
military camp which extends ten miles
southwark to Calliano, and eastward
through the Sugana valley, which is
the great artery leading to the Brenta
valley and the plains of Italy. The
railways have been trebled, so that
this whole section is joined by a net
work of railway sidings and connec-
tons.
The military administration is car
ried on chiefly at Trent, the headquar-
tiers being in the Pretoria palace, near
the famous old cathedral of Trent,
where the Council of Trent was held.
Nearby is one of the main barracks
located in one of the historic monu-
ments of the city. In the Piazza Dante
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Italy, Fully Prepared,
Awaits Teuton Drive
Soldiers and Civilians Gener-
ally Believe America Will
Win the War
(By The Associated Press>

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
Friday, May Sit is considered
question of only short time when
the Austrian offensive, long heralded
by the meeting of the German and Aus
trian Emperors. will break violently.
This is further indicated by local &C
tions at both extremities of this front.
However, high Italian official in a
statement to The Associated Press COR
respondent declared:
"Italy's armies are thoroughly pre-
pared, perhaps better than ever before,
so far as concerns up-to- date war ma
terial. Also: the spirit of the troops
is excellent"
1t is evident from the correspondents
talks with soldiers and civilians that
much reliance is placed upon everin-
creasing help from America, which Ill
timately they believe will turn the tide
of victory to the Allies.
"Our hopes are pinned to the Star
Spangled Banner" exclaimed stall
wart member of the Alpini as he
stuck in his cap a tiny American flag,
of which thousands are being dis
frihuteA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
that it might be determined If an off,
cial investigation was necessary.

In regard to the stand taken by the
Real Estate Board. p. 0. Chittick,
executive secretary of the organiza-
ton, says the Real Estate Board, in
offering its cooperation to the Board
OF Aldermen. had very definite OBJ
!ect IN view. Rents have increased
IN the last few months" he added. SIN
some cases the increase is slight. In
many it represents only return to
the rates obtainable at an earlier
period: In some cases the increases
have been considerable. There may
be Individual cases where the increases
have been too great.
But many we'll informed persons do
not believe that rent profiteering ex-
lists to any appreciate extent. 1t is
well known that the operating expenses
of buildlngs--just as in other lines of
enterprises-have increased greatly.
Recent Investigations applying to Of
flee buildings and apartment houses
have shown that while gross incomes
have increased, the increases in operat-
ing expenses has left a margin of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Not Only This War
Caused Prices to Soar

In these days of tribulation. when
everything rises but fathers wages, we
all very consistently bemoan the high
cost of living. But this is rot the
frst and only time that prices have
been high. During the Civil War wages
ran from Slip q day for laborers to 81
day for skilled workmen. This. how
ever, did not prevent shave from
costing 10 cents or haircut 20 cents.
Hotel rates were $3.50 20 50 day.
and ice, which was considered a great
luxury, was supplied at so cents week
for ten pounds daily Strangely
enough, sugar was the chief bone Of
contention in those days. too. and it
cost II to Is cents pound-Popular
Science Monthly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Real Estate Board to
Aid in Rent Inquiry
Will Assist Aldermanic Inves-
tigation of Raised Prices,
if Held

If committee should be appointed
by the Board of Aldermen to investi-
gate rent conditions. the Real Estate
board of New York would be glad to
cooperate. This message has been
sent by the board of governors to the
Board of Aldermen, which recently
adopted resolution, introduced BY
Vice-Chairman Moran, requesting
aldermen to inquire into renting con-
dltlons in their districts and asking
citizens to report rent profteering so
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

SScudder. Ella McDougall, James P.
Logan and Frank J. Urquhart. Mayor
Gii ne, charges that an article in "The
Gall' implied that he is hindrance in
!ne successful prosecution of the war.
IS lacking IN patriotism and is disloyai
20 the cause; that he is unfaithful to
ms oatl, and should disappear, as did
,o.; me Ledger" is named in the other
act,on. ;, The Mayor said that "The
in "The Call" implied that he he was s'. an
unsuitable person to be Mayor and that
nc was seditious and disloyal nerson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

which has taken the initiative in the
campaign. also advocates the abolition
OF street lighting during the summer
when we put our clocks an hour
forward few weeks ago." says the
paper, none realized it the next day.
None of us would be Inconvenience
by this further change Another hour
OF daylight saved would mean that in
the vast majority of homes no arti-
fetal light would be needed in the
summer months. 1t would mean an
immense saving of fuel -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Newark Mayor Sues Papers
Charges Two Publications Ac-
cused Him of Being Disloval

NEWARK. N. j., June 1.-Charg,ng
that he was accused of disloyalty,
Mayor Charles P. Gillen to-day brought
two suits for libel, each for $50 900,
against two Newark newspapers.
One is against "The Newark Call"
and Printing Company G. Wisner
Thorne, Louis Hammock, Wallace NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Fall Kills Student Airman

MIAMI, Fla, June 1.-Lieutenant G.
b. Evans, student pilot at the naval
air station here, died to-day of in
}urles received yesterday when his
nydroalrplane tell into the bay from
nc'gnt OF 5oo feet. Lieutenant Evans
1ved at 223 Twenty-fourth Stdeet,
philadelphia. Chief Quartermaster
Monaghan, who was with him, received
slight injuries.