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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-29
ny 4. & LYON
Star Reporter With Gen.
per>hine's Army

WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN FRANCE. Aprn s9.---
The general military situation Is
serious. but not alarming IL -
inconccivablc that Germany can
strike any harder blows than
she has already struck on tho
Western front. The allies have
withstood them. and their viii 20
win Is indomitahle.
II u the opinion of militar, rx.
p-rts Who know u good deal more
about this war game than I do
that tht~ world conflict either
will end within . very few
months or else will drag oa for
a long tiusc-perhAps . year or
two NOW.
Gcrnany's sole idea OF putting
on the greatest offensive OF the
entire war was to- crush the Brit.
ish and French armies at "A sin.
gle blow and put them out Of
business before IN. full strength
80 America could he thrown in
10 the balance on their side
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-29
SammyGets
Excited at
BigHonor
French laud Americans for
Heroic Resistance Against
Strong Enemy Attacks
THRILLING SCENE
ny FRANK ,. TAyIDR

NEfW tfNts tUfyfspQ NNfNf
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN LORRAINE. April -.
The 10Th regiment and lend
Massachusetts, mcn received the
eresx de Eurrre today on q hill
side few miles from the
trenches. for bravery and vaior
In rep~Iling the German attack
oa Aprcmout wood lToul s~etorl
during three days In March.
This was the first American regi.
mrnt to receive the French war
cross. All the traditions OF Bunker
HIN. Lexington and Concord were
upheld by these modern Minute
Men
II was an inspiring sight as the
regiment. during the ceremony.
formed three sides of a square leav.
INK vacant spancs FOR their fallen
comrades
The reginental band played The
Star-Spangled Banner" and the Mar.
seliaise.
The crosses were pinned on the
eRno by French and American gen.
erai officers. who shook the hand Of
each recipient. The entire regiment
then marched by the hin crest. with
ths band playing and Old Glory wav.
Sy1ts the best flag In the world.
hsy." exclaimed a young lieutenant.
IL was = dull day In the trenches. 30
far ~ Infantry was concerned but
the dull boom of American and Ger
man guns furnished fitting obligato
Tor the impressive ceremony.
Doughboy Paints
The French general. while pinning
crosses on the mems tunics. spoke TO
earh Of them
Smile: It's nothing against you"
he told one douxhboy
The man was 30 excited he tainted.
Rev. J. n. Des valles. OF woroes-
ter. chaplain. was among those dec
GRATED. He carried some wounded
men back under shell fire.
The citation read:
This regiment showed. during the
battles OF March 10. fs and 10. the
greatest audacity and a fine spirit of
sacrifice.
Subjected to very violent born-
hardments and attacked by very i'm
portant German forces. II succeeded
IN checking a dangerous advance
>704 resook positions at the point OF
the bayonet. taking prisoners and n
few demolished trenches from which
u had fallen back in the first as
sault."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-29

the worlds greatest battle.
This announcement In now possible
after three weeks silence regarding
the movement of troops.
Infantry, artillery. machine gun
'fSvs and other branches of the serv-
ice are in line. The Americans face
the German army at the peak Of a
German salient. The outposts are
only 200 yards apart at some places.
At some points the American posi-
tons are maintained in shell holes.
Sector Taken Over
As soon az all troops and guns
were In position the sector WAS for.
maIly taken over from the French.
The American connan nder who is
under a French corps commander
expressed the greatest confidence in
the French leadership.
The entire country is open and
rolling. with very few woods or 9th
er screening facilities and no
trenches.
The entire problem is one Of open
fighting. The boche artillery which
IN active in shelling all roads and
villages within range is visible from
an American observation post.
Altho the French characterized
this sector as quiet" the present
fire IL the heaviest the Americans
have yet faced The skies are
sbsyse every night with the flash Of
guH and the air quivers with the
roar OF artillery and exploding
ehells.
- the high explosives pound the
DHmericaD lines. the soldiers dive into
the shallow cover Of bitches and
shell holes.
one American outfit carried It's
flag into the front line. Atho furled
IN a waterproof case. Old Glory IL
on the battle line.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-29
ALLY LINE
LSROCKED
AT YPRES

WASHINGTON, April 20. = Two
American transports were damaged in =
collision at sea, the navy department am
nounced. Both vessels have returned safe
ly to an Atlantic port, and no lives are re-
ported lost.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-29

4 campaign OF unusual vigor in be
half OF the Mormon church has also
manifested itself in Seattle recently.
Several street corner meetings have
been held.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-29
YANkS FIGHTING
WITH FRENCH0N
NORTHERN FRONT

United Press Correspondent
WITH THE AM ERICAN
ARMY IN NORTHE ERN
FRANCE. April 29.--Americsn
forces are now fighting beside
the French In Northern France.
holding sector In the heart Of
the worlds greatest battle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-29

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
(By The Associated Press)

The German offensive is in its third day and according to the of Entente observers longer has the character of general attack already they declare has worked itself into series of comparatively local operations .z
 The success of at least of these operations however would amount considerable achievement for the Germans however much it might fall short of their original designs
 What the German high command intended the offensive be cannot be surmised apparently encountered deenso that sufficiently stubborn to prevent the immediate of important obiectves Germans have pursued their usual tactics of making the most of local successes at various points along the front
 Thus the offensive appears largely to take the pect of turning movement against the Rheims salient.
 Reports from the battlefield show the Geermans during the last night made progress in two sectors of the front South of the Marne they attacked the positions heights offensive Tuesday, The French reached the nere and Clos Mon farms north St. Agnan and La Chapee but there they encountered fresh enemy troops who appear to have again forced them back The battle nuing the slopes and in the woods south of the heights
 Further east the Germans to have made little and through the village of Nesles
 Nearer the Marne the Germans apparently took some ground southwest of Venteui Monvosn but counter attack by the French eected them from this locality
 North of the Marne the turning movement against Rheims becomes quite apparent On Tuesday the Germans been held at Chaton and Rodemat wood Since time the Germans have forged forward along the line farther northeast toward Rheims
 Todays report tells of violent fighting the Courton wood but does not tell of the result of the struggle hee The point this wood where the combat taking place not known but concdng that the has reached the middle forest land he has advanced about miles rom Fere Tardenos which approximately the location of the line Sunday Here and farther Rodema wood the Germans making the steadies threatening gains pushing southeast toward Epernay which lies Rheims
 Nearer Rheims the Germans have repued at Vrgnv and fighting is reported in the district immediately sur
 Continued on Page Two)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
CAUGHT IN THE MACHINE
 STOLEN IN CITY
Greenwich Police Report Capture of Men With Auto
 Taken From Haines.

Arthur McMullen, of 1703 Main street, Charles Sprague, of 142 Linen avenue and Edward Buckley, of 76S Madison avenue, were arrested in Greenwich today while riding ja an automobile which they had stolen from Charles Haines of 651 State street, this city, last night.
 Immediately Haines missed his ma- chine, at an early hour this morn ing, he notified the police of his loss and the machinery of the department was at once set in motion. Shortly before noon today word was receiv- ed from the authorities in Greenwich that three young men, all giving Bridgeport as their addresses, had been taken into custody while riding in a machine answering the descrip- tion of the car which was stolen in Bridgeport last night.
 According to the information SUD- piled to the police by Haines, he kept his car in a garage at the back of his house and wishing to use it early this morning he went to the shed only to find it empty. He immediate ly communicated his loss to the po- lice and was agreeably surprised to hear results of the search so soon.
 Captain E. o. Cronan, chief of the detective bureau, assigned Detective Sergeant Wheeler to go to Greenwich to bring back the three prisoners and they will be arraigned upon charges before the City Court tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
DISCRIMINATION
 ALLEGED TO BE IMPORTANT ISSUE
Hearings Before Represen. tative of War Labor Board
 Are Reserved.

Alleging that discrimination against workmen for their activities in be- half of their unions was one of the big issues between the workmen and the employers and that it was fully as important as the question of wages, Fred Hewitt on behalf of the ma chinists stated that while they were willing to present the greater part of the evidence on this subject in writ ten form. there was one cause which seemed to them so fragrant that they wished to have the man himself give his evidence to the board.
 W. L. Stoddard of Washington, who filled the place of Judge H. S.. Han nan who had been delegated by thA Taft-Walsh Board, to act as ex@fn1ner here but who with the secretary or the Board Lauck were prevented rom coming to preside at the hear ing today on the controversy between the machinists and the manufacturers, stated that he felt it would be admis- sible to hear this evidence at this time. --
 Previous to the opening of the hearing this morning in the county court house Attorney William Wal lace, representing the Remington Arms, and MT Hewitt and Samuel Lavit. the business agent of the ma chinists, had been in conference on the subject of discrimination. After the hearing opened MT. Stoddard stated that owing to the fact that Judge Hannah and Secretary Lauck were working on some important
 a- (Continued on page 9
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
TENANTS CHARGE. LANDLORDS WITH
 SED|TIOUS TALK
Affidavits Being Taken In Two Cases Today and Ar
 rests May Follow.

Twol andlords who are accused of seditious utterances may be under arrest before night, if the af1davits which are being taken this afternoon by the department of justice are f1n- ished. The cases were turned over to Charles H. Lane, agent of the de. partment of justice this morning, by Legal Aid Attorney William E. Bur- ton, who has investigated and has produced several witnesses to prove the truth of the accusations.
 Agent Lane is busy with the wit nesses this afternoon, and if the &C., cusations are proven arrests will fol- low Nearlsr t1Is1 <5vrs,zss eR rrof7teer- Ing and exorbitant rents which have, been reported to the Charity De- partment are of German and other nation of the Central powers. /. Angus Thorne, head of the Chari- ties Department, will turn over to the newly appointed Rent Commission the complaints which he has received and will do all in his power to aid the commission in the work which they will be called upon to do.
 The Machinists' and Plumbers unions have in their records many cases of unjust raises of rent, and are only waiting until the Rent Com over their information to. them
 The commission will call meeting for organization and appointment of a chairman, as soon as Judge Banks returns from his vacation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17

His machine fell into the enemy lines.
 Philip Roosevelt, Quentin's cousin. witnessed the air battle in the vicinity of Chateau Thierry, in which Quentin was engaged, and saw the machine fall, but did not know until later that the aeroplane was that of his cou- sin.
 Lieut.. Roosevelt was last seen in combat on Sunday morning with two enemy aeroplanes about 10 miles in- side the German lines in the Chateau Thierry sector. He started out with patrol of 13 American machines. They encountered seven Germans and were chasing them back when two of the Huns turned on Lieut.. Roosevelt.
 Reports of the fight say the Ger mans appeared to be shooting at the lieutenant from the rear. The three machines were close together Then one of the machines was seen tum- bling through the clouds and a pa trol which went in searth of Lieut.. Roosevelt returned without trace of | him. He appeared. to. be fighting up to the last moment.
 | One account of the combat says the machine caught fire lefore it be- ] gan to fall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
ARREST MADE
 IN CASE OF MAN
 SHOT AT MORRIS
Uncle of Woman at House When Johnson Died Is
 Jailed.

Litchfeld. July 17-Thomas Will Hams, uncle of Mrs. Lena Williams, who was at the house of Robert We'll man when George Johnson died of a gunshot wound on Monday night, was placed in the Litchf1eld county Jail by state police today pending further de- velopments in the homicide. This arr rest followed statements made by Mrs. Williams last night, one of which was that having seen a man l1rking in the Weilman barn, she had told Johnson of this and he had gone out to investigate. Then he was shot.
 The police have found the shot gun that was used against Johnson. It had been carried about two miles away from the Wellman barn. The weapon was shown to Williams and it Is understood that he admitted hav- ing had it on Monday night. Formal complaint against him is expected to be made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17

John J. -O'Neil, when questioned about the matter this morning said.
 Tt is not clear to the members of the organized labor unions in the city just what 'part of the citizenry is meant to be represented by MT. Clarkson. Union labor protects the interest of the workingman even if he is not a member of the union. He gets the benefit of all wage raises, all sanitation improvements, and any advantages which are of any benefit to union men. Therefore, a repre- sentative of the union is a represen- tative of every man employed in in dustrial work in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
FRENCH LOSSES IN
 OFFENSIVE SMALL

London July 17-(via Ottawa)-A
 While the enemy losses were frightful, ours were comparatively Whereas, during the previous offens- i've we had to send for endorsements from other parts of the front, this time those on the spot sufficed to sus- tain the shock.
 This is partly due to the constant arrival of Americans, which reduces the unequal proportion of the forces '
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17

Paris July 17-The Germans last night threw forces into the battle the front south of the Marne and attacked the Allied lines north of St. Agnan, the office announced today The enemy succeeded penetrating Bourdonnere The battle is continuing the woods immediately to the south this point.
 front farther the French held the enemy in the southern outskirts of the Bouquieny village of Nesles
 powerful attack isewise made by the Germans in the direction of Monvon but they driven from this To- caty by French counter attack.
 On the front between the Marne and Rheims the fighting developed violently wood The at tackled in the Vrgny region this front but their assault here broke down completely
 Along the line to the east of Rheims the Germans delivered local attacks notably in the Prunay region These efforts by the enemy fruitless
 renewed assaults Beaumont the enemy suffered sangunary repulse.
 The French positions throughout the region the east of Rheims maintained intact
 On the French Front in France July 17By the Assocat ed Press sFory hours have sufced for the holding the German launched in the princess great fensive Monday The units which turned back from the direction of Paris and endeavong to ascend the Marne held in check by the French.
 The position of the German columns that had gained footing the south bank of the Marne become perous while the of Rheims the efforts each time been foiled
 Comparatively slight progress has been made by the the front west of Rhem but his hope efecng breach in the line not realized.
 The Allied method of defense proved wonderfully effective everywhere resulting in maintaining the armies intact
 London July 1-Forces the German crown prince ad- vanced another three miles the valley yesterday This makes total penetration of the French line miles at Gesgny the southern point by the vaders
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
Pershing Awarded
 Bath Grand Cross

London, July 17.-Gen. John J. Per- shing< has been awarded the grand cross of the Order Of th Bath, and Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, AmTican repre- sentative at the Supreme War Coun- cil, has been given the gnnd cross of the Order of St. Michel and St George. This was officially announced today,
 The commun1que for Tuesday re- ports the cooperation ( American troops with the French eat of Rheims in successfully repulsing enemy at- tacks at all points.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17

A dispatch received in London on Monday from Moscow by way of Am esterdam reported American and Brit ish troops, had occupied the entire Murman coast in northern Russia. An earlier dispatch on the same date said the Russian foreign office has sent to Great Britain a demand that British detachments on the Murman coast be re-embarked without delay.
 The Allied troops on the Murman coast are there at the express request of the Russian citizens there The local population has been aiding the. troops in defending the ice free har- bors and the railroad running south toward Petrograd. German and Fin nish forces have been reported to be threatening the Murman railroad near Rem.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
TEUT0N LOSSES ARE SET
 AT 100000 IN BIG DRIVE
Are So Reported in London From Battle Front In
 France. ENEMY BRIDGES UNDER BIG GUN FIRE French Losses Small and and All Gains by Them
 Are Held.

London, July 17-Casualties suffered by the German troops in the offensive up to the pres ent are estimated at 100000, according to news received in London today from the battle front in France.
 French counter attacks have brought the German bridges over the river Marne under the fire of the French artillery of medium calibre.
 The position for the Allies at the present stage of the German offensive In France is said to be distinctly sat- isfactory in advices received today. The French losses are said to have been very small. They have lost no gains, the reports declare.
 Raids carried out last night by the British in the Amiens area east of Eillers Bretonneux and in the neigh borhood of Hulluch, on the front to the north, resulted in the taking of prisoners, the war office announced today.
 In the Somme and Ancre sectors. to the northeast of Aniens, and in the Arras region, north of the Scarpe, the enemy artillery was active last night. Similar activity was dis played by the German guns in Fland-; CTS, in the district northeast of Be- thune and to the north of Bailleuil.
 Gen. Von Einem's army, which now has been definitely engaged on the German left wing in the Champagne, yesterday delivered five attacks be-. tween Suippe and Massignes. All the attacks were repulsed with heavy losses.
 With the French Army in France, Tuesday, July 16, night-(By the As sociated Press)-The stoppage of the general German attack appears to have been the feature of today's fighting. The enemy is resorting, momentarily at least, to local actions supported by strong artillery.
 South of the Marne the Germans were turned out of St. Ggnan and Chapelle Monthodon by counter attack which enabled the French and Americans to regain heights over looking a portion of the course of the Marne.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
SHIP CARRYING
 SPANISH ENVOY
 SUNK BY U-BOAT

Athens, Greece, July 17-It is an Aounced fro ma Spanish source that a Spanish steamer on which Minister Lopez De Vega was returning to Spain has been torpedoed by a Ger man submarine.
 The ship flew the minister's flag. The diplomat and his family have been rescued.
 The German government had been notified of the minister's departure . week in advance,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
FINED s5 AND COSTS.

Patsy Reagan, arrested yesterday sith Costi Kachadain, of 2S5 Lexing- ton avenue, was before the city court today charged with drunkenness. Judge Bartlett fined him S5 and costs The charge against Kachadain was nOlled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
FOE USES NEW FORCES
 TO GET FOOTHOLD ON
 SOUTH MARINE FRONT

TeutOns Succeed in Penetrating As Far As BOur- dOnnerie and Battle Continues in Woods Be- low This POint-POwerful Attack Made By Huns in Direction of MOnbOisin is Broken Up By French Counter Drive-Lines Throughout Region East of Rheims Are Intact.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
OFFENSIVE APPEARS TO HAVE DIED DOWN
 TO LOCAL ASSAULTS

So Far As Can Be Guessed the Drive So Far Seems to Have Taken on Aspect of Turning Move ment Against Rheims Salient-Violent Fight ig Is Reported to Have Taken Place in COur- ton Wood-Enemy Losses Since Monday Are Set at 100000. ...
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
UNION MEN RESENT THE
 CLARKSON APPOINT MENT
John J. ONeill Says Naming Representative of Non Union Labor on Advisory Board Is En-
 tirely Unnecessary.

Union resentfu of the fact that A. w. Burritt chief of the local branch of the United States Employment Service, appointed representative of non-union labor Carkson to the advisory committee as aids and advisors to MT. Burrit >
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
LEVINE MAY BREAK OFF
 ENTENTE RELATIONS
Berlin Papers In Reports From Moscow Say Premier Is
 fingered at Occupation of Murman Coast By Allies.

Amsterdam July 17-Premer Lenne is about to break off diplomatic relations with Great Britain any other Entente power connected with the landing of armed forces coast according to said to been received from Moscow by Berlin neWspaners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
M1DDLETowN BOY DRowNs.

Middletown, July 17-Antone Rad ziwon, aged II, swimming in the Con- necticut river today, became caught in weeds and was drowned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
BR1T1sH-PERUvIAl PACT.

Lima, Peru, July IT. ingiand and Peru have signed convlntion estab- fishing a peace and arbitration com mission.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
WAR STAMP SALES.

The War Savings Stamps sale in the city yesterday was sS,740.31, and in the state ss3,0s6.31.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
LIEUT.. ROOSEVELT IS
 KILLED IN AIR FIGHT
Youngest Son of Former President Meets Death In Com bat With Two Hun Machines 10 Miles
 Inside Their Lines.

Paris July 17-Lieut Quentin Roosevelt youngest of president has been killed in air fight the semi official Havas news agency
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
The Weather Report

New Haven, July 17-For Bridgeport and vicinity: Showers tonight; Thursday fair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
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