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Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
AMERICAN TROOPS
 NEARLY ALL UNDER . AMERICAN COMMAND
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 WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.@Concen- tation of American troops in the 2 American sectors in France is proceed -fng rapidly and General Pershing now has under his direct command more < than % per cent of the troops who have 2 reached the other side This was re- : Sealed today by General March, chief of staff. 2 General March made no comment as to the purpose of this concentration, and said nothing that might indicate the probability of an all-American drive He did say the custom of bri gading new divisions with the French or British forces to hasten their prep arstion for front line duty had not been ahandoned-
 Training Time is Less
 But as our men go over pretty well instructed" he added, the time they stay in the training camps there is very much less"
 General March announced also that the 27th divisian, previously trained be- hind the British lines, is on the line in Flanders This is interpreted to mean that the division soon will be with drawn to join Pershing' army.
 In his review of the battle situation, General March pointed out that the Germans are retreating along 100- mile front from the Arras- Cambrai sec for to Reims, with French, British and Americans in close pursuit. Official reports show that the enemy now is sixty miles from Paris at the closest point General March said, while the old Hindenburg line stands at the point of maximum distance only ten miles beyond the present active front.
 Pressure From Two Points
 "The pressure which forced this re- treat" General March said, "came at two points; the British front between Arras and Peronne and the Franco American sector on the plateau of Sois- sons.'
 Reviewing the progress in each sec tor, General March said the British thrust toward Cambrai had paused along the line of the Sensee marshes and the canal du Nord with Cambral only seven miles away and no natura. obstacle impeding the road to that objective.
 In the meantime, however, the British crossed the canal farther north and swept forward yesterday and today toward the Hindenburg line north o
 
 ' Of the thrust by the French ant American forces. General March said:
 The Franco American Attack
 The Franco-American drive acros. the plateau north of Soissons directed against the flank of the Chemin de. Danes, after a week of severe fighting forced the enemy to fall back withou further resistance from the Vesle. Oul allied forces crossed the Vesle- -Aisn, ridge and had reached the Aisne rive on a ten mile front last night"
 Further evidence of the drain or German man power during the fightin, of the last few months reached Wash ington today in official dispatche which quoted captured enemy docu- ments. Numerous German batallion now are composed of three companie ! instead of four it was said, as reserve
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08

were not available to keep four com pany units up to necessary strength. Ins this process of consolidation, forty Geman regiments are said to have been wiped out entirely.
 It also is stated that the men of the German class of 1918 are rapidly dis appearing and those of the 1920 class must be drawn on to fill gaps, meas ure which the enemy Is said to be post poning as long as possible
 The dispatches note that the military efficiency of the class of 1920 is very low, as the boys are exhausted by un- derfeeding before they joined their regiments. The dispatches also say that the actual monthly arrival of American troops in France is equal now to fully one-h half of the German annual recruitment
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
z|ON OUTBREAKS IN
 DELIGHTFUL PICNIC

It has not been often that a more pleasant and enjoyable picnic was given at Eastlake park than the one given by the women of the Zion Lutheran Evangelical English church yesterday afternoon an devening.
 The day was very suspicious for the event, cooling breeze blowing through the shady groves of ash and umbrella trees, making an ideal day for the picnic.
 At 1 o'clock dinner was spread and served on the long tables under the leafy branches of the big Bois d'Arc trees encircling the grounds. The viands were thoroughly enjoyed by the hungry crowd. who left no crumb to go to waste. The menu could not be improved upon ad displayed a large variety of tasty eatables.
 Everyone was invited to partake of the bountiful feast provided, and a substantial number availed themselves of the invitation. The Sunday school of the church was well represented al the picnic and undertook to guarantee that not a speck of the two freezers of ice cream or the tub of cold drinks should so to waste.
 The Zion Lutheran church was or sanized and established in Phoenix ir 1911, and from a small beginning serv- ices were held in rented building. wherever they could be found How. ever. now the church is holding it! religious worship in it's own building which is stituated on North Ninth ave nue. between Adams street and Wood l9nd.
 Rev. MT. Frey is the resident pastol of the church and is now we'll int the sixth year of his work. This branci of the Lutheran church is under th' direction of the Wisconsin synod.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
CAPSIZED VESSELS
 FLOAT NEAR COAST

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The hulls of two caesized vessels are floating off the coast of Seagirt, N. J., according to a report issued tonight by the United States Photographic office here.
 One of the vessels, large steel steamer, is reported bottom up about 10 miles east southeast of Seagirt. The other, a 70-foot ship, is reported three miles south of Seagirt and four miles off shore.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
WILLIAM 1. ACNER
 SAFELY IN FRANCE

Word has been received in Phoenix by Mrs. Jesse Doner of Route 1, Will son district, of the safe arrival over seas of her brother, William L. Agner. He is a member of the machine gun company of the 15Sth infantry, the Ari- zona regiment.
 Agner, who is 23 years old, went to Camp Funston on october of last year, where he remained for three weeks. being then transferred with other Arizona boys to Camp Kearny, where he remained until sent to tho Atlantic coast to be transported over seas.
 VOTE FOR A. L. Jones for County School super irtendent. He is quaIified-Adv. if
 Use The Republican Classified Ads for Results-Read for profit.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
STATE REWARD FUR
 MURDERER OFFERED

A reward of s250 yesterday was au- thorized by Governor Hunt to be paid on behalf of the state of Arizona for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer of an aged man by the name of Mulligan. whose death occurred recently in Yavapai county. It.is supposed that his slayer was a Mexican.
 This reward is in addition to one of s250 already offered by Yavapai coun- ty for the same purpose.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
OSBORN ADDRESSES
 GLENDALE PEOPLE

GLENDALE. September s.-Sidn.y F. Osborn addressed a large audience in the park last night. To Arrive The Ray Stauffer party have been expected to arrive for several days. They will probably arrive today. Back Homo MT. and Mrs. Min. List are home after a delightful summer in Los An geles.
 Green is Back | c. c. Green arrived home yesterday morning. He has been to Kansas City on business for the Sullivan and Green firm.
 Start Music Class
 Mrs. N. T. Bray has decided to start a class in music here this winter. | Back in Town
 MT. and Mrs. A. Nj. Hoel have re- turned from a summers visit with ola time friends in California.
 Selling Lots Four lots were sold in Cotton Court the past week to people who expect to build homes at once.
 Visiting Here
 Mrs. Kelly and children are visiting at the home of her mother Mrs. Fred Kendrick
 Arrive Home
 MT. and Mrs. c. E. England and their son, A. E. England, have arrived home. Miss Leah Bennett. who left l here with the party. remained in Cali fornia to visit while longer with friends.
 Enjoy Dance
 A delightful dance was given at the Woman's club Friday night.
 Have MulIisan Feast
 Ths business girls luncheon club enjoyed "Mulligan" and trimmings at the rest room yesterday at noon. Visits in Town Mrs. O. O. Jacobs and the children were in town yesterday foS the first ] time since they moved to the ranch. She and the children are delighted with ranch life.
 Here From Phoenix Mrs. Holmes on Lateral 19 has some l, Phoenix friends visiting for the week end.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
 NICELY furnished front room. close in; gentleman preferred. Phone 25II.
 2t FOUR furnished rooms and bath sos North Sixth St Phone 29l2. r WANTED--A woman for houseworl< for small family. Phone I67. bs
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
On Motor Tour

Mir. and Mrs. William Strangeman and son. William, Jr.. of Marinette have gone for a motor trip to the northern part of the state.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
PEORIA ID HAVE \
 BALLOON ASCENSION

PEORIA, Sept S.-The citizens are making preparations for a big day Tuesday, election day, with the first balloon ascention ever pulled off in the town. They expect a large turnout and all good citizens and "citizenesses" are supposed to come to the polls at the primaries and help their favorite get in the game.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
At Teachers Meetinu

Miss Julia Gillig who will teach at the George Morgan school again this winter attended the teachers meeting here yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08

TU VetUTH SVUu
 Dr. Martin and wife expect to be home after September 15. At that time Dr. Pearson and family will re- turn from the coast The Martins have been occupying the Pearson home in Glendale during the summer months while Dr. Martin was in charge of pr. Pearsons practice.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
Back From Xacatio!
To Return Soon

Mrs. Harry Cartneel and daughter are home from their vacation.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
Delays Trip

Delays Trip F. W. Perkins has postponed his trip to the mines for a few days on ac- count Of other business claiming his attention.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08
To Los Angeles

To Los Angeles Louis Chambers will leave today for Los Angeles on a short business and pleasure trip.
 Get your drug store needs at Cham ber's Pharmacy, Peoria, Arizona-Adv.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08

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Arizona republican., 1918-09-08

Visits in Town Mrs. O. O. Jacobs and the children were in town yesterday foS the first time since they moved to the ranch. She and the children are delighted with ranch life.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08

Arrive Homo MT. and Mrs. c. E. England and their son. A. E. England. have arrived home. Miss Leah Bennett, who left here with the party, remained in Cali fornia to visit while longer with friends.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08

Here From Phoenix Mrs. Holmes on Lateral 19 has some Phoenix friends visiting for the week end.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08

Have MulIiean Feast Ths business girls luncheon club enjoyed a "Mulligan" and trimmings at the rest room yesterday at noon.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08

Enjoy Dance A delightful dance was given at the Womans club Friday night.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-08

Visiting Here Mrs. Kelly and children are visiting at the home of her mother Mrs. Fred Kendrick.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03

an official admission that the outcome
was not German victory, as had been
claimed.
In statement to the Cologne Gaz-
etten July 20, Admiral Won Holtzen-
dorff explained the reason WHY Ger
man u-boats were not sinking Amer
ic Ican transports. He said that owing to
disposal of the Americans from the
North Of Scotland to the Mediterran
can. the irregular passage of the trans
ports and the strength of the DESTROYER
guards which accompanied them, it was
lnexpedient for the U-boats to lurk off
these harbors on the chance of getting
a shot at them.
The real object of the U-boats, the
admiral declared. was to reduce enemy
cargo space, for on this depended the
ability of the Allies to continue the
war.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
u. Soldiers
Gain 5 Miles
AS oe Flees
Pershing Reports Germans
Destroying Supplies as
Americans Advance

WASHINGTON, Aug 2.-Amer-
lean troops pursuing the enemy,
whose forces on the Soissons-R Rheims
front began to fall back this morn
ing, have penetrated to a depth of
five miles, and their progress is con-
tinuing, General Pershing reported
in to-day's communique received
late tonight by the War Depart
ment.
In Thursdays fighting American
troops captured Hill 23O, south of
Coulenges, and the wood east of the
hill. American aviators last night
successfully bombed the railroad
station and yards at Conhans, nu-
merous hits being made, the COM
munique says.
The text of the statement follows:
"Section A-Yesterday on the line
of the Ourcq our troops in hard
fighting captured Hill 23O, south of
Coulenges and the wood east of the
hill. This morning the enemy, re-
linquishing his efforts to stop our
advance, commenced to fall back
with our troops in close pursuit
The fire of our artillery has inter
rnpted his communication, and he is
attempting to destroy large guam
titles of material. Our advance,
which has already progressed to
depth of five miles, continues.
"Last night our aviators success
fully bombed the railroad station
and yards at Conflans. Numerous
hits were made, causing several fires
and one large explosion. All Of our
machines returned"
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
(By The Associated Press,

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Aug. z (11:3O p. m. ).-Sois-
sons has been retakcn and the Valley
of the Crise has been crossed.
The Allied line this evening runs from
Pommiers to Scissors, thence TO Bel
leu, the valley of the Crise, Chacrise
and Arcy-St Restitue. through the
centre of the forest of Nesles to the
village of the same name and through
the centre of the Forest of Rheims, to
Lagery, Lhery and Tramery. North of
the last named three places French
cavalry has advanced about another
mile to the Bois lie None and Treslon.
Brouillet is still in the enemy's hands,
in flames, and further east, near
Rheims, Trillois has been retaken.
The day was one of continued sue
cess for the armies of Generals Man
gin, Degoutte and Berthelot. All along
the line the Germans have been forced
to hurry their retreat, especially on the
west and centre of the salient. The
enemy is completely devastating the
country as he retires, carrying out the
settled German policy.
The French are now on the edge OF
the plateau between Therise and Vesie,
after an advance which at some places
was three miles deep, within seven
miles of Fismes. The enemy, it now
seems certain, must retire to the Nesle,
and very probably to the Aisne.
The Germans are in retreat on all
sides of the salient between the Aisne
and the Marne. On the west the
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Foe Gives Up Entire Chaudun
Plateau and Is Headed for VesLe

French and British troops, continuing
their push of Thursday, have reached
the valley of the Crise, a little river
which joins the Aisne at Scissors.
The Germans, therefore, have aban-
doned the whole Of the Chaudun
Plateau, between the Coeuvres and
Crise Valley
This ground had been a desperately
disputed battlefield for weeks. 1t had
been swept by the German heavy guns
from the north of the line and from the
east, and probably was the hottest
sector of the whole battlefront.
In the centre the French cavalry are
in the big woods called the Foret de
Nesles, mile northeast of Fere-en-
Tardenois. On the Allied left the
troops are in touch with the forests of
the Ardre, two miles north of Villers-
Agron.
The Germans, disregarding the mill
tary considerations which counselled
frank acceptance of defeat and rapid
retreat many days ago in order to spare
their men for new attempt, have been
obliged to accept the inevitable. and are
falling back, probably TO the Vesle
River.
The German Crown Princes offensive
on the Marine has failed as signaily as
that of Won Kluck in 1914. and the las.
word is with the Allies.
(Noon).-The battle on the front
north of the Marne resolved itself dur
ing the night and this morning into
almost q general retirement of the
enemy north of the ourcG with ths
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Holtzendor4; Apologist for
U-Boats, Is Retired" BY Kaiser

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 2.-Admral
Won Holtzendorff, chief Of the German
Admiralty Staff, has been retired for
reasons of health, according to an an
nouncement by the sem-official Wolff
Bureau of Berlin.
Admiral Reinhardt Scheer, comman-
der of the battle fleet. has been desig-
mated to succeed him.
Admiral Won Holtzendorff was re-
called from retirement and appointed
head Of the German Admiralty Staff in
July, 1916. This appointment was re-
ported at the time as being regarded
in Berlin as rebuke to the admiras
concerned in the battle with the Brit
ish deet off the coast Of Jutland. and
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Famous Arch as Door

The abbey church Of St. Remi, at
tachcd to the great Rheims Cathedral,
was noble Romanesque building, $50
feet long and 79h wide. It's canopied
Renaissance shrine bore the efRgy Of
the saint after which it took it's name
and many statues.
The Porta Martis. Roman tri-
umphal arch which formed one of it's
doors, was said to have been dedicated
by Agrippa in honor Of Augustus. The
edifice had three large archways Of
equal size, fanked by eight Corinthian
pillars. Like the main cathedral, which
dates from thr thirteenth century, the
abbey. church had many windows Of
superb glass.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
German Omcial Line y
Is Broken by Allies
Especial Dispotch to The rr,bunc)

'SpecIdF DRpdfch 20 The Tr1bMnc)
WASHINGTON, Aug. q Tho
"Frankfurter Zeitung" stated on
July 80 that the German front had
been definitely fixed on the Soissons-
Villemontoirc Hartennes Fere-en-
Tardcnois Vile en- Tardcnois Thil
los line. and this information, COM
pared with the last official Allied
communiquG gives the impression
that the new German line Of resist
ance has already been forced, says
telegram received by the French
Mission to-day.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
GERMAN

BERLIN (NIGHT)On battlefront there has been desu
tory fighting
BERLIN (DAYBetween and rdnois tho
yesterday
preceded these attacks which directed morning against
our front both sides Vmontore afternoon
tar south Harennes They ;ne
sometimes IN handtohand fighting Here once again
suffered complete failure, without any territory
Bringing the forces
early morning the line north of cd
Rozoy and On both sides Of Beugneux their
TANKS crossing our front Ines able reach height north
of this place Here artillery them to pieces
Between Cramae and attacks bv the enemy,
infantry strong force, and before or limo
Strong firing between Mon
Mere followed by infantry attacks only Ciergs Thew
repu]sed
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
S01ss0ns Captured by the Allies:
f0ch Gains ) Miles on 40-lNize Line:
Germans N0W in Precipitate Retre0
Archangel Frontier Is
Ordered Closed l4Days

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 2.-An official
statement received here from Moscow
says that the Archangel frontier has
been closed for fourteen days, for
military reasons.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Easy Victory
(By The Associated Prcssl

'BU nc HSSoctGted irCSSP
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
ON THE AISNE- E-MARNE FRONT,
Aug. 2 (8 p. m.).-Another jump
forward was made to-day by the
French and Americans on the Aisnc-
Marine front. From one to two
miles were gained, and with almost
no fighting.
Plans had been made to strike
hard blows against the resisting
German rear, but the German war
council evidently had decided that
the time was inopportune to fight,
for when the Allies moved forward
Continued on page three
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
The Official Statements
FRENCH

l.. 0 tNuH l3-Aacks conducted during past two days
~ l ana Aed UNITS on the front north of have
m success the Germans having pushed hack over all
e line and forced to abandon positions of resistance thew had
CHOSEN between and TO re
treat precpatey
On our left our troops have Sossons
More to the south they crossed the Cr alone tho oo
Of the 1900
on our centre we widely the Ouro We
nave passed penetrated the Ro do Do
More TO the east Couonges,
Meuniere, is possession
n our right Goussancourt VersA
are in our hands.
On this part of the carried
metres north of the road on the general limo f
Veziy and Lhery ~
Between the Arde and the occupied Gex and
Thilos.
PARIS (DAY).Durng the night French troops made new
progress north of the Marine
LONDON DAY)-A few prisoners captured by our pa
trolls yesterday in the neighborhood of Festuber
During the night English successful raid
north OF Albert prisoners and machine n
Inc hostile artillery has shown increased activity
south OF the Somme has been active also
north of Bethune
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
french Storm Into SCISSORS and Over the Cr;s

On the west wing of the Crown recedng line the
French ormed their Sossons the western kew TO the
foes POSITIONS and below the city threw their armies across
the Crlse River that toward the southeast
In the centre of the line the made wide gains north
OF the Ourcq hurting the back large gains along the
wide tip of the pocket Even of Rheims where fighting
has been light throughout the counter blows can't
ured two villages and added important gains to Foch gigantic
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Headed for Strategic Pla-
teau Southeast of
Scissors
Sky Ahame From
Burning Villages
in Centre Are
Clinging Close to Heels
of Fleeing Germans
By Wilbur Forrest
Z CI, MI, ,r :,

Copyright. les by Tho Tribune Association.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES,
Aug. 2 (Night) .-Harassed by the
constant pressure of the Allied
forces, the enemy to-day is again
retreating toward the vast plateau
southeast Of Scissors, where
Braisne, the communication centre,
on the height, and Fismes, in the
valley at the foot of the plateau,
give hin. more advantageous posi-
tions.
With the American troops on both
wings and Franco-British troops in
the centre, the Allied soldiers ad-
vanced to-day through the villages
which the enemy is mercilessly leav-
ing in flames in his wake. Long be.
fore daylight the entire sky was
lighted by the reflection Of the fires,
while the Allies continued in active
pursuit of the fleeing foe.
Capture Rozoy Ridge
The conquest by the Allies of the
wooded ridge north of the village
Of Grand Rozoy, having an average
altitude of from 100 to 2O5 yards,
was the turning point of the battle.
On Wednesday the enemy fought
desperately to retain these heights,
which were defended by massed ar
tillery in the rear and thousands OF
machine guns. These he lost, and
to-day's retreat is the result.
Just under these heights, on Tues
day, l experienced the enemy's rak-
ing artillery, which was active over
the entire lower country, indicating
his ardent desire to retain the
heights.
This afternoon the Allies occu-
pied Hartennes-et-Ta and the
woods to the southwark, the village
Of Contremin, and, after a short
clash, North Haponay and Midday.
Foes Resistance Feeble
South Of the Ourcq the Allied
line pressed past the thickets north
Of Goussancourt, on the Coulonges
road, and the Vezilly Woods. Here
the enemy's resistance was feeble.
On the eastern side of the battle
field the Germans finally took ref
uge in the wooded heights south
west Of Rheims.
This afternoon the French ad-
vanced within a kilometre of Vile
en-Tardenois, and the infantry is
within 500 yards of Villers-Agon.
The woods 1900 yards east of Ro-
migny is occupied by the Allies, as
is the village of Forzy.
The Allied advance was general
until nightfall.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
W E ATH E K

Probably thundershowers and cooler
to-day. Tomorrow fair and cooler.
light north winds.
Full Report on Page
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Push Across River Cr;se IN
Wake of Teutons, Who Fire Villages
and Vast Stores; All Heights
Dominated
London Thinks Enemy Defeat
May Be Turning Point of War
Allies Still Driving Ahead Along Whole Salient
From Rheims to Scissors; Crown Prince
Likely to Retire to the Vesle, and
Possibly the Aisne

The French armies have recaptured Soissons
Under the terrific hammerng Fochs armies the enemy
yesterday swept backward from his broken line
OF defence along the front from Soissons to Rheims
Inc Allied armies last night had advanced from two 70
Ve miles along the entire 'front.' had captured scores of VILLAGES
and had taken arvess of prisoners from the foes beae
forces At latest reports the Allies still driving forward
ali points " "'N