Arizona republican., 1918-10-30
Americans Establish Positions

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct. 29- @ ?. m. By the Associated Press)-The American troops improved their posi- tlon Tn the region of Aincreville and east Of the Mouse today The artillery was active on both sides, the Germans using heavy guns from various parts Of the front. smelling Verdun. which now is almost daily occurrence.
 Around Wavrille the Germans at tempted local counter attack but were repulsed. An officer and four German privates were taken prisoner.
 There was fierce fighting near Bel leau wood which the Americans hold.
 The American guns replied to the enemy batteries around Bois L'Ecurey. Neville and Chaumont. The Germans also shelled Bantheville and Cunel.
 Fires burned most of the day in the neighborhood of Dun. Andre. Andre Vanne and Doulcon, which are believed to have been caused by ammunition bombs or shells. There are no indica- tons that the Germans are with drawing. ! The Americans have consolidated thelr positions in the Grand Pre- sector firmly establishing themselves on the southern edges of Bourgogne wood Ialma and Bellejoyeuse farm are in No Mans land.
 Shoot Down 1s Enemy Planes | WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct 20. l O1:5O D. m.-By The Associated Press) -Elghteen enemy airplanes were shot down during the day by American av- iators. Five American machines were lost in carrying out important recon naisance missions.
 The artillery fire on the Verdun | front was heavy today and there was much machine gune fire as we'll west of the Mouse. especially north of St. Juvin.
 Threatening Metz Now 1 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY | NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct. 20. -8 ?. m. By The Associated Press)- The American big guns cracked down on the main line of the railroad in the region of Conflans today and also shelled large enemy troop concentra- tion in the neighborhood of Margiennes.
 The Conflans line is important be- cause it extends from Germany's prin- cipal communication line to Metz. The firing in the direction of Conflans con tinued intermittently throughout the day. When troop concentration was reported in the region of Bois de Villers and Margiennes the guns were turned in that direction, hurling projectiles weighing approximately 1500 pounds each.
 At intervals also the big guns inside the American lines shelled the territory around Spincourt and Dommary- Bar oncourt. both important railroad junc- tions.
 American aviators successfully bomb cd two points today where German troops were being assembled In the morning a squadron of hombers, ac- companied by protecting machines dropped projectiles on Montigny. The troops scattered and an ammunition dump was set on fire. The railroad : yards were also damaged
 In the afternoon about 50 bombers attacked Danvillers where other troops were concentrating. Observers reported number of hits. About forty pursuit planes es.accompanied the bombers and engaged in many combats. Nine Ger man machines were brought down Three American planes are missing.
 Italian Victory Important ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS ON THE PIAVE, Oct. 29.-(By the Asso ciated Press, D. m.) 1.-The capture O Valdobbiadene is considered importan in view of the future operations alon. the Piave front. A bridgehead has beer