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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
AMERICAN OFFENSIVE
A MAJOR OPERATION
Has Been Subject of Long and Mature Consideration.
Most Powerful Army Ever Assembled by This
Country Is Engaged on Lorraine Front

WASHINGTON, September 1e.-The
great American offensive. General Per-
shing in present command. on the
western front, which is TO open up a
new road to Berlini has begun. not rs
reconnaissance in :orce. but as Il majo
operation. according to the brief Of
fetal information received here to-
day.
The storm center of. the drive is the
angle. of the ST. Mihlel sector, and as
this is very acute. it is estimated here
that probably one and Il half divisions
OF American troops assailed il from
either side and that there are in sup
port anywhere from three to four hun
dred thousand all-American troops and
French.
The brilliance with which the action
commenced is understood to have been
the motive OF IA visit President Wilson
paid to-day, to Acting Secretary of
War Crowen
Notwithstanding the fact that this Is
the first history making drive OF the
Americans Ell masse. General March.
the chief OF staff, would not comment
crossed. He reserved opinion and COM
ment until he has received detailed ac-
counts of the battle.
MOVEMENT MADE
AFTER NATURE PLANNING
stan officers, however. discussed the
stirring event with freedom. From
talks with civil and military officials
these things arc certain:
Before his departure for Europe.
Secretary of War Baker discussed with
the stat here and with General Per-
Shing by cable the movement TO the
far south to the other battle areas
which began to-day. In fact. II is now
noted that the secretarys statement
as to his visit is not now so cryptic
as It was when made: Mr.. Baker said
that the personnel OF his party, when
announced from Europe. would reveal
the Importance of his trip.
Among the personnel WAS Surgeon
would be to take preliminary view of
the hospital accommodations both near
the lines and at remote places for the
care of an unusual number of caSul-
ties. General GorEas Is the rcspon-
Sihle officer for the preparations which
have already been made in France and
while it Is evident he went over with
special reference 10 this fight. he will
probably remain much longer than Sec
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

Americans pounced at s o'clock this
morning. dashinS northward on an
cleven-milc front cast of ST: Mihtel.
north Of that town. The French, mean
while, tackled the spearhead on a
tWesty-mile front. Tonight the great
ready It has nettcd the attackers i'm
portant fruits.
MEIZ NOW LESS THAN
~ SEVENTEEN MILES AWAY
Fully five miles northward dashed
the American right starting out from
drenched priests wood" y few hours
after dawn they had captured Thiau-
court, seven and half miles from the
German border north of Pont-a Nous
son and less than seventeen miles from
the citadel of Metz.
The American assault on this, the
.right-hand side OF 81. Mihicl. was de-
l!vered on an clcvcm-milc front be-
tween the north OF Nivray and FeyIen-
Haye.
ON the left this par; of Americas
formidably defended Mont Sec. seven
miles TO the east Of 81. Mhiel,
n0TII FORCES CONVERGING
UPON NIGSEuLLT2S
As the situation stands tonight.
with the French late communiquc still
TO come. the Americans have reduced
the neck Of the 81. Mihel salient by
approximately seven miles on from
twenty TO thirteen miles. They are
converging on Nigneulles. which lies
IL the center of the pocket some nine
miles northeast of 81. Mihiel.
Nignucl,cS. in other words. IL in the
present drive what F.re-en -Tardenois
was in the Marnc-Ncslc battle and what
Roye was in the recent allied smash
in Picardy.
IL the Americans eli; through to Wig
neulles from one or both sides of the
salients, all German forcet within the
mall "A III
TO N!gneulleS the distance is only sew
en- miles. while from Dommartin to
Nignculles the North American forces
have less than six miles to go. Clear
across the neck OF the wedge. via Wig
neulles and Thaucourt. runs the YER
dun ReEn!rViile road
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

rotary of War Baker. now ;hat an
ward Germany.
Secretary Baker also took with him
Assistant Secretary of War John -.
Ryan. who was entrusted by Mr.. Baker
with the whole range OF airplauc ac-
tiritieS at home and abroad. His pres
encc In Europe now indicates that he
is TO study the future needs from Il
purely American military STANDPOINT
1t is suggested that the planes he has
sent over probably in the st. Mihiel
fight. where they will go TO II certainty
be given full and decisive test. There
lean army and undoubtedly the larger
part of that number will DO utilized
in the battle now going on.
GENERAL HINES no
SUPERVISE TRANSPORTATION
Another important official in the
specifically to transportation both to
and from Europe, is General Hines,
chief OF the United states Embarka-
as the war from the American angle
OF observation is on now. with hun
dreds OF thousands already engaged
and millions TO be engaged. the trans
mighty interesting problem.
The three officials named say off,
Gals here, have 4 direct interest now
I'm Europe, which they would not have
had if the American nation At last had
not become a most important factor
in quickening the war.
In addition to these facts, it was
stated here to-day without reserve by
one high official, who would know the
facts, that Secretary Bakers presence
In Europe at this time is mo coinci-
dence," but the result of plan made
here and in France for the opening of
the st. Mihiel drive.
That General PershinE should person.
'uy command the American forces In
the drive is Il fact commended by all
officers here AS eminently beftting the
event. 1t is the place. his comrades
say, that he has been anxious TO fill
for some time, and II Is only right and
just that he should play conspic-
nous part In the real entrance of Amer
lea into the thick OF the battle lie
naturally would demand that IL the
Germans were anxious TO test the met
Ito OF the Americans against the Ger
mans he should be the director OF the
experiment from the American side
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
CONDUCT SUCEEsSrJ-I.
RAIDS IN LORRAINE AND VosGES

PARIS. September IL (Reuter.s
Limjted) .--American forces in the
course OF the last twenty-f four hours
have accomplished n serie. n bnid
strokes In Lorraine and in the Vosges
american attachments made a s,,rnpise
attack on the German positions at
lines at some places, meeting Win ~,
feeble resistance ~" "u'
having at some places reached the
herman support line. the Americans. in
accordance with orders they had re.
cfived. retired. They DESTROYED Ali mo
material they were unable TO carry
away. and blew UP the macbine.pnn
sneIdets. concrete block houses and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
PERSIING REPORTS CAPTURE
or 5000 PRISONERS
BY Associated Press

~ ->SS"''a' 'i NSS-i
WASHINGTON. September l2.-Amer-
lean troops operating III the 81. Mihiel
sector made considerable gains to-day.
General PershiNE reported IN his COM
muniquc TO the War department late
tonight. Already 5000 prisoners have
been counted, ana the movement still
is in progress.
The text OF The communicate follows:
Headquarters American EXpeditionary
Forces, September l.. 1915:
Section -A-1his morning our troops
operating in the ST. Mihcl sector. made
considerable gains. Assisted by French
units they broke the cnemy's resistance
ana advanced at some points TO a depth
of five miles. We have counted 600
prisoners UP 10 the present. The opc-
ration is still in progress"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
FIGURES SHOW HARRIS
Is GEORGIA NOMINEE
over IGO Districts Reporting Give Him
Lead of 2t,7I Over Seun-
tor InrdNick.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

Especial to The Times Dispatch
ATLANTA, September l2.--Compiete
unofficial returns from all but sixteen
counties in Georgia give William J.
Harris substantial lead in the popu-
lar vote in yesterdays Democratic pri-
mary to name a successor TO United
States Senator Thomas w. Hardwick.
The returns from 1876 out Of the total
Of So counties place Harris in the lea d
ever Harwlck, his nearest opponent. by
24,7O7 votes and 25,017 ahead OF viii
liam Schley Howard, Representative in
Congress from the Fifth District. The
complete figures OF the 1876 counties
heard from give: Harris, 1926; Hard
wick, 34.53a; Howard 34.22s
The unofficial county unit vote shows
that Harris carried ll3 counties with
II total of 2SS units
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
HUNS PROTECT HANGARS
WITH Gagged PRISONERS
lBy Assoclnted Pres..l

by NSSoClhted Prcss.
AMSTERDAM, September l2.-About
twenty-five British prisoners arc con-
fined much ike birds in a cage, with
scarcely room to move about. near the
flying sheds at E.vere. suburb of
Brussels for the purpose OF protecting
the hangers against aerial attacks, ac-
cording 10 the Libre BelSique. The
item. which is reprinted in the Tele-
graaf. says that some of the British
prisoners have linen bsndages around
their heads showing that they had not
recovered from wounds. The story
adds that a similar number of Belgian
prisoners are filling the same role at
ne Diest living caulDs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
HAD BEEN SENDING MEN To
LORRAINE SL.CTDK .rn Rt.S-r,,
I Is. Associated pre,.l

=. .sNsV'-IaI IFFS3.
NTH THE AMERICAN TROOPS IN
TtaNCE: W edncsday, September Ia
IN enelr frantic efforts 10 stem the It'd.
OF she entente allied advance the Ger.
map nigh command has been taking
DIVISIONS out of quiet sectors around
raine. where they had been sent 10 re-
cuperate and is putting them into the
Iihe after Il very brief rest, even though
the, Troops need recuperation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
CONGRESSMAN NICHOLAS
WINS In SOUTH CAROLYN

GREENVlLLE. S. c.. September IL.
Official returns of the second primary
election in the Fourth Congre ssh ona |
District. which was held last Tuesday
show the nomination of Congressman
ace l.. Bomar. an attorney Of Spartan
burg, with majority of 406 votes. The
otlcial vote was: Bomar. $50: Mich
OILS, 1876. Nomination in the primary
Is equivalent - election
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
ALONE.
HANE. G.Ntin pNISn NIcUS

WITH THE FIRST AMERICAN
Army IN FRANCE, September IL
EARLY this evening the Americans had
captured 5000 prisoners. The total
taken by chem ana the French is be-
licred 10 be 10000.
Ir appears that the Germans have
withGrawn their big calibcr guns TO
the north Of the line OF St Ai!h!eI- " DIN
Nille: (Woinrtllc lies five miles east
OF ST. M!h!cl.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
REACH OBJECTI,Es
ONE ioUH AHEAD or TIME

= III -.ssVI.NttN ITrss-
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
liE l'oRKAiNE FRONT. September "
Sa T. M,)--The Americans In their
drive reached the FIRST detectives at
some points an hour ahead of schedule
iime. Seven hundred prisoners have
already. been taken
To M. no:t'n Les Eparres hin and
Inc litishbor.nS hill 322 were captured:
numerous OF the enemy surrcnderei
at the latter place
The American casualties have been
remarkably low
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

service. to inspect organizations, train
ing material and equipment methods
and TO study all phases of their
branches affecting general efficiency
and make suitable recommendations
concerning them. They will also be
responsible for the preparation of all
details concerning the instruction of
training units
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
REGISTRATION, MAY PASS
10000 MARK IN RICHMOND
Continued from First

ASontlnued from Flrst Page.)
or the entire city. this committee was
hard pressed ut all times during tho
das and swamped with all man1sr OF
questions from all manner Of men
affected. but It's trained personnel kcnt
the machinery going until tho last mo-
ment.
When the shop whistles blow in tho
clncts was manifested by the employees
of hundreds OF Industries. Again re-
served registrars werc dispatched to
places whore they were urgently need.
ed. and caused no delay In the pro
cecdiugs.
Committees OF women served tho req.
lstrars and tho registrants with pleas
ing and appetiznE REFRESHMENTS. no
that no time would be lost I'm com.
Dleting the gigantic task, and also 10
respect to the occasion go
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
TWO NEW POSITIONS on
GENERAL PERSHISf,s sTar,


AMERICAN FORCES N ppAnr-
Septemeer l2.-The officers of chief ~
the infantry and chief or cavalry ~ ,he
Shmeplcan eTpeditionary force have Just
Both of'icers VIII be members ~ Gan
era' persning's stan The nominations
ior the two new positions have NOT vel
been made "ol se'
The dnties Of tho new stan nemhar.
VIII be to act as advisers on ruhtacts
concerning their respective arm. az the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
GERMAN OFFICIAL
toMMtNlauE Is LACONIC
rs! .>ssoolat.d Press

5SthL!N >Nia Lon5on(. September l2.
The German h!gn command mas Ii,tif,
70 Say OF the American drive in the
st Mlhiel sector. merely mentioning
thevattacN in its oi!icia! communication
tonight anu Inc fact that fgntinp
Is SIM soinS on. The statement SAYS:
bet"een The Neuse and the Mosc!le
the French and Americans auacked M
iinueS. "
Between the roads leading from
Peronne and Arras to Camorai re-
heWed Blush attacks failed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
AMBASSADOR FLETCHER
REGISTERS IN MEXICO CITY

WASHINGTON. September I2.-Am-
bassador Fletcher was the first Amer
lean In Mexico City TO register to-day
3ndcr the new man-power act the
state Department was informed The
message said that practically every
American citizen in the Mexican carl
tai and within the new age limits foi-
lowed the example OF the Ambassador.
although such action was purely vol
untary, as the law does not require
Americans in foreign countries to reg
lister. II they return to the United
States. however, they must enroll
within five days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

The Help Wanted Ads in The Times
Dispatch arc rcnd by the cInss of neo-
pic you would be glad to have In your
Wanted Ads. p
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
DEVELOPING
UNDER BEST or CONDITIONS

tSA Associated Press
FAIRS. September l2-'Thc Ameri-
can army attacked ;his morning in the
region OF 81. Aih!eL The operation is
oefe!opins under the best OF cand!-
lions.
This announcement was made by the
War Office tonight
West Of st. Luentin. in co-opera-
ton. with the Brush" the statement
ADDS; We advanced as far as the ltol-
h@A-SAN! road. CAbout three miles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

Strangers well ms home folks
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

MANCHESTER, ENC September IL.
III was OFFICIALLY announced late to-
night that Premier Lloyd George is suf-
iering from chill. He has a high tenn
Perature. and may he prevented from
1uihlilng all his engagements i'm his
ment adds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

WACO. TEN. September 12.-cadets
of Trenton, y. c., were killed AT Rich
rleid mere to-day. when their airplanes
coilided 800 feet in the air, and crashed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

IMPORTANT NEWS BULLETINS

PARIS. September I2.-To.d,y.
Bank or France statement Ein show
Il diminution OF l1a001.oO0 francs in
advances to the state. which have hccn
reduced TO 8.h00.000,000 francs, leaving
Intact after three months the advance
OF The 3,O0o.ooo,oot authorized by law
NEW ORLEANS. Septemb,r 10 ro-
inc hrst time since the country went
TO war, Now Orleane to- niyh hi innt ainht
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

MORE THAN EIGHTEEN HUNDRED
REGISTERED IN TWO BRIS'POLs
BRISTOL. September 12.-Eightcen
hundred and forty-two men registered
to-day. OF this number, sci were Vir
ginians.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

WASHINGTON. September 12.-Hear-
lnss VIII be held tomorrow by the
national war labor boards on the com
plant of employees of the Bcthlehem.
IA. steel works that the Bethlehem
steer Corporation has failed TO apply
effective August l. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

LONDON, September I2-The kaiscr's
namooyant "hghting- fore lis tie n e e.
speech at the Krupp gun works failed
10 iinnue the small army of munition
workers at the big Essen plant with
me patriotic ardor aimed at BY the
imperial orator. Thirty-eight hundred
strikers, the Geneva correspondent OF
me DAILY Express telegraphs, had to
be sent TO the front almost immediately
after the emperors speech and the
strike agitation continues undated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

OF the conflict and assumed an aspect
oil gaycty such is never seen here
except during the Mardi Gras car
nivals. The occasion was the celebra-
ton OF war camp community day, and
the entire city suspended business and
joined IN entertaining soldiers and sail
ors stationed here
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

WASHINGTON. September 12.-Adop-
tion or national policy in the hand
government was discussed to-day at a
conference presided over by Secretary
OF Labor Wilson. and attended by rep
No conclusion was reached.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-28
MIssPELLEp WORDS FOR DEC. 81.

10. Bcaven-mountain.
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IS. Barnum StuJic-studlo -
10. Nann-bought.
30. Albuquerque Typewriter IA
changc-ribbons.
81. MatsOn 4 Co.-Visit.
%. a. l.. Martin Co.-reasonablc.
20. American Trust a. SAVINGS
Bank-pri2e
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-28

s. Evening Hcraid-telling.
8. Bowers Monument 20. mt
tcrial.
10. Bennett Indian Trading CO.
Navajo.
II. y. VI. Cigar Co Sunday.
~. Nash Electric Co.-pntriotic.
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II. Pastime ThcRtcr-pagiimc.
10. Quickel Auto CU-motOrist.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-28

/ Albuquerque Lumber CO.
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.. Ford Repair Shop-gnarah-
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,. Guarantee Clothing Co.
clothing.
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8. UawkinB-licensc.
g. Highland Pharmacy-conveni-
cnt.
Z. Queen city Co'legc-matcrials.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-28
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In replies. Those received after 9 D. IA.
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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-12

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-30
REAMES TO USE
SABOTAGE BILL
ON WAR CRAFT

There viii bc no more scandals
found. or graft revelations In the
fulfllmont OF war contracts" Char
ence l.. RcamcH, special assistant to
the attorney general. said Tuesday
morning. The passage Of the Sab
otaEe bill providing a term OF 30
years imprisonment for any one
found guilty OF hindcring the gov.
eminent Ia any way or any ally of
the government viii provide security
from such menace IN the future. :"
Under the terms Of the bill. all
those who turn out defective war
materials. Ehoddy clothing. ships
that do not come up 60 standard. or
any war equipment or material
which does not meet the require.
menta II subject to conviction and
imprisonment
Tho penalty provided In the heavi.
est on the government statutes. with
tho exception Of section two OF the
Espionage act, and that provided for
treason. Conviction under either
means death.
Under the laws which existed prior
20 the enactment of the Sabotage
bill. Il was necessary for federal Off.
GERS TO prove intent TO inJuro the
government before conviction could
be secured. Effect only Is now nee.
essary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-30
WILSON GAINS
REAL VICTORY
IN POWER BILL
by l.. &. MARTIN
United Press Correspondent


WASHINGTON. April 3o.-With
the passage by the senate OF the
overman empowering BILL" clean.
cut victory for President Wilson, re.
publicans declare they have yielded
their last ground.
The measure passed by n vote OF
60 10 10. The bill gives the president
power to coordinate and systematic
the various channels OF war work
A. the measure proceeded TO the
house today. where Il will be passed
without long debate. republicans indi-
Gated they would fight thru the sum.
mer and coming winter before grant.
Ing further broad and unspecified
powers TO the president.
Senator Gallingcrs minority leader.
declared two administration measures
that authorizing the government
10 commander rail and personal
property when necessary. and that
authorizing the government TO buy.
sell or store practically all grains and
farm products-must not be pressed.
IF the majority insists on these
bills. said Gallinger. you may as
well send home for your winter
clothes. because congress will stay
right here until the next session in
December"
The administration victory on the
Overman bill was clean cut. Those
who opposed the bill were:
Republicans. Brandegee. Cumming.
Dillingham;, France. Gallinger,
Harding. johnson tCalJ. Knox. Poin.
dexter. Sherman. Sterling. Suther.
land. Democrat. Reed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-30
By MILTON BRONNIsR
SpeeiaI Stnff Dispatch

WASHINGTON. April 3O.--Greai
Britain. since the beginning OF the
war. has spent 500. 00O.O 900 to pro.
vide proper housing for war industry
workers.
The United States has not yet spent
"A cent.
Hut two bills now pending appro.
pirate $4,000 900 each.
one. providing that sum for the
shipping board. IL now practically
thru congress. and viii soon be n law
The other is designed 10 permit
the department OF labor to provide
housing for those engaged In war in.
duHtries other than shipbuiiding.
The shipping board claims It's pro,
delay in passing It's housing bill. AZ
Sparrows Point. near Baltimore. only
$500 men are at work. when the
plant can easily use 1000.
To double the force would mean
adding $4,000 tonnage TO the 1915
shipping output. but the men can't
be obtained until there are homes for
them.
Loan mt 4 Per Cent
The plan TO be largely used by the
shipping board follows: The ship.
building concern viii be required
wherever possible. 20 furnish the land
and TO Invest onc-fifth OF the money
needed TO build houses; the govern.
ment will furnish tho other four
fifthH at 4 per cent interest. A sep
nrate holding company. whose direc
tors will be named by the Emergency
Fleet Cooperation. Will also hold a
mortgage on the property.
AZ the houses In many cases viii
be built In places where. after the
war. there will not be 70 great n de.
mnnd for them. loss In expected. and
already discounted. This loss is held
part OF the expenditure necessary 70
win the war.
Build ut Hog Island
The places where the first houses
viii probably be erected are at Spar.