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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
Heart of America
Over in France
Nation Takes Notice Of Great
Smash Delivered BY Her
Gallant Sons.
IRy Associated Press I


WASHINGTON. July 1S.-The heart
OF the American nation was in Francs
tonight IT marched and fought proud
ly with the boys who went over the
top this morning and still were Eal-
lantly smashing their way ahead be-
side their French comrades late in :hc
day.
!, was tale OF splendid victory and
daring that news reports and even
the terSe official statements told Hour
by hour the extent OF the victory grew
What the fun effect of the blow will
be cannot be estimated until details
five-m:le front. from Chateau Thicrry
IN scissors. from which the surprise
attack was launched. are available
II was clear beyond mistake how
ever, that IN the rush of the first day
OF this answer OF General Foch to
the German attack east and west OF
Rheims. the enemy had been placed
in position from which he may have
great difficulty in eNtricating himself
Not only may the German effort west
OF Rheims and south of the Marine be
wholly nullified. but all they have as-
complished since tho battle OF the
turned
In a statement Secretary Baker paid
instant homage to the dash and gal
lantry of the American forces. an6
his citation, as we'll as that of the
officers who surround him, was clearly
written between ;he lines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19

and machine-sun nests were no lonEeo
menace. the superb French marines
swept into action. Lnncers and ORA.
goons outstripped the tanks and caught
up with the French and British armor-
ed automobiles, armed with machine
guns and one-pounders and thrusting
deeply into the enemy lines.
Foch's offensive is similar to Jofrre's
countcrattack on the Marine In 1914.
the allied gencralissimo striking, as
Joffre did then. at n moment when
the enemy was exhausted by his ef-
forts.
The French artillery cut the import.
ant Fere- en-1ardenois railway. Arm
ored autos dashed miles inside the en-
envy lines. hurting murderous volleys
of machinegun fire into the field gray
ranks. while cavalry swept along the
"detours" roads. This was made pos
sible by the absence Of preliminary ar
til!ery fire. the roads not being. as
they usually are In offcnsives Of 4 largo
scale. dotted with shcll-holcs. preclud-
ing advances by horses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
PRESS COMMENT OPTIMISTIC
Bnttle for Paris HIS Become Struggle
for Rheims. View Now
Taken.
IRy Associated Press.l


PARIS, July lS.-In its review of the
situation. the Havas Agency notes the
agreement in the comment of the en-
tire press that after the third day OF
;he battle the situation remains as
favorable as could be expected.
The battle for Paris has become a
battle for Rheims" the Petit Parisien
says. The German maneuver was
frustrated by the insufficient effect of
the first shock. 1t can be considered
as 4 failure. and we arc able TO look
TO the future without apprehension"
The echo de Paris also declares the
situation is decidedly favorable
1T appears now" says Premier
Clemenceau's paper. LHommc Libre,
that the encmy's efforts will not even
result in the capture OF Rheims and
still less that of Epernay. Thus the
great peace offensive will be fasco
after the three notable failures at
Compiegne in Italy. and In the Cham
payne.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
AMERICANS DRIVE HUNS
BACK ACROSS MARINE

WASHINGTON. July lS.-General
Pershing's communiQue for yesterday
reports that in the American sector on
the Marine tho enemy has been entirely
| driven from the south bank Tie dis
patch follows:
Section Ain the Marine sector our
troops have entirely rcgained posses
sion of the south bank of the river.
Northwest of Chatcau-rhierry the
enemy yesterday repeated his attempts
OF the preceding day to penetrate our
lines near NauX. His attacl: was COM
pletely broken up by our infantry and
artillery fire before reaching our lines.
Yesterday, in the region OF Thiau-
court, hostile airplane was shot down
by one OF our aviators."
Section B-Northwcst of Chateau
Thierry. between the evening OF July
II and the evening of the 10th. the
enemy made determined. but entirely
unsuccessful. attacks on our positions
near Naux. During the night July Ii
to Ii he delivered heavy lombard
ment, which included the use of much
Eas, and which. in the early morning.
developed Into 4 barrage on the NauX
area. Under cover of this u stormnC
party attacked the village. The system
of intlltration by groups was used. and
some of these groups passed one of
our advanced outposts northeast Of
NauS. Our troops delivered whitening
machine gun fire on the assailants, and
counterattacked on the right of the
assaulting party where the penctra-
ton had taken place. AT the same
time our artillery dropped barrage
In this section to cut off the enemy's
retreat. The enemy fed. but many
were caught by our barraEe and eigh-
teen taken prisoner The attack was a
complete failure. the enemy at no time
penetrating our lines.
"On the evening of July Is the at
tacks In this region were renewed. A
'oS barrage. which again included many
gas shells. was placed by the enemy
on the NauH region at $50 o'clock
III the evening, and several large hos
tile groups attempted to advance. fir
ing heavily on our positions. This at
tempt also collapsed. Our infantry
fire and a creeping barrage from our
own batteries again broke up the as
sault."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
ITALIANS MAKING DASIiING
ATTACK NORTH OF MAINE
81 Aseociatcd prcs.l

- iay Associated Prcss1
oN HE FRENCH FRONT IN
FRANCE, Wednesday. July l7.-whiIe
both the enemy and allied armies zen.
orally we're marking time. the Italians
inns evening carried out brilliant
c"Nnterattack near Pourcy north OF
inc Marine. after the Germans had mar.
req them by incessant attacks during
INC day. They drove tho enemy back
INV" the Valley OF the Ardre River.
cther sectors. both north and sou,A
o! me River Marne. saw MANY small,
."ca actions but nothing partakinr ~
the character Of general action Nost
these minor operations. although
limited IN extent. brought about IN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
GERMAN TROOPS DEMoRALIzED,
ASLEEP on GUARI
[By Associated Press.l

By Associated Press
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. July 17.-German troops in
some portions of the trenches in Fland-
ers have been SO exhausted and de-
moralized by constant British raids. at
tacks and bombardments that many of
them have fallen asleep at their posts,
not caring whether they are killed or
captured
An order issued to a Bavarian infan-
try regiment reveals a condition Of
affairs which up TO this time would
have been thought unbelievable in an
army notorious for its discipline The
| commanding officer wrote on juno o5:
While making a tour of the line
this morning ! came across complete
| sections fast asleep, In spite Of its
being dawn and misty. These sectors
had removed their equipment and had
not the faintest idea OF the country.
of dispositions, Of their orders. or Of
the troops on the TANKS.
Only yesterday l requested that all
men should be instructed on these
points and their particular duty eS-
planned to them. This is all the more
Important as only few days ago three
men and light machine gun were cap
tured by hostile patrol This state
Of affairs must not continue
good deal OF activity continues
behind the German front. but the in
:antry has remained very quiet since
the beginning OF the present German
offensive around Rheims.
No attemp, has been made to recover
the ground lost at Ridgewood on Mon
day, when the British captured a total
OF 3il men ana seven officers. The
Germans have remained passive under
repeated British thrusts around Ball
leu!, and only the arti!l=cy has INDUCED
in retaliation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
SPECULATE AS TO TROOPS
FIGURING IN BIG SMASH
General Belief of Military Men Is Tint
Americans Were Led by Major
General Bundy."

WASHINGTON. July 1S.-Up to late
tonight no official reports of the part
which Americans played in to-day's
hghtinE were issued. and no imtima-
ton OF the divisions or units engaged
in the great counteroffensive were
vouchsafed by army officers II would
appear. however. from previous infor-
nation that the second division. com
posed of regulars and marines, and
operating under Major General Omar
Bundy, is in the thick of the hehting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
ONE OF TIE GREATEST
STRATEGIC STROKES OF WAR

PARIS. July lS.--This morning :
commemorative on a Twenty-Five lille
front between. the .Aisne and the
Marine. is Of the greatest importance.
and already is Judged by military ex-
perts as one OF the great strategic
master strokes of the war 1t marks
the return OF the allies to the often
sirS for the first time since Russia s
detection. \ big victory has Seen gain
ed. Thousands of prisoners many
guns and much valuable ground al.
ready have been taken. Up to early
this evening the Franco-Americ1n ad-
vance ranged from three 10 five miles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
Huns Chls CIR MAPPING
AND HEAVILY HAMMERED
IBy A..oc!siedr,Ax,

1,c~nc, ~ assoc! steG rtessI
IN London showed the situation all
aions the line ot the attack begun bv
the French this morning TO be excel.
lent.
The attack is the biggest offensive
move made ih!s year by the allies.
The French have gained from two
to four miles everywhere on the twenty.
hFe-m!le front Of their offensive to-
day between the -Aisne and the Marne.
according TO reports reaching London
tSis afternoon
Fihe French move this morning ap-
pears 10 have been q surprise 10 the
Germans. The manner in which this
surprise was accomplished may hes, he
judged from the map which shows a
great area Of forest covering the ground
behind the French lines. Under cover
u these forests General Foch has been
preparing for some tine for the pres.
emit move.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
FRENCH OFFICIAL
REPORT on STROKE
tRy Ag.oc!ated Pregs.

SE Associates? Press.
PARIS. July Is.-The French this
morning delivered an attack along the
line from the River A!sne as far south
AZ the region OF Bel!eau. a front of
abou; twenty-five miles. and made
progress at certain points Of between
. nile and half and two miles. the
war ONCE announced to-day
Early in the movement prisoners
taHcn in the advance began coming in
The northern point OF The front OF
attack is the town OF Fontenoy. nearly
a mile north OF the River Asnc.
Ia the lighting on the front Of the
German offensive the French last night
stopped the Germans in the face OF VIC
lent attacks, which the enemy launched
southwest Of Nanteuil-La Fosse. be.
tween the Marine and Rheims.
on the front beyond Rheims. east
Of the Vesle River. an attack by Ger.
man guards units was completely re-
pulsed.
The statement reads:
The French attacked German most
tons from the region OF Fontenov. on
We Aisne, AS far as the region Of Bel
!eau this morning. We have made
progress at certain points from two
10 three kilometers The cap,ure q,
prisoners is reported
"on the from, Of the Marine and
Champagne the nigh, brought nc
change.
southwest Of Nanteuil-La Fosse We
arrested powerful and violent at.
tack by the enemy.
North Of Prosnes an attack by Ger.
man guards units broke down com.
/ pletely"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
Continue Open-Air Services.

The evangelistic services conducted
In Monroe Park were we'll attended
last Sunda:' by people who came to
worship in the great out doors" The
attention given TO the preaching by
Rev J. Francis Ribble. OF St. An
drewS Episcopal Church. was very
gratifying. These services give prom
i.e Of being very satisfactory to the
movement was inaugurated. The sing
Ing. led by volunteer choir. on the
raised platform. added greatly 10 the
success OF the meeting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
ATTACK BIGGEST SURPRISE OF
WAR TO GERMANS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY AT
THE MARINE, July ls.--The Franco
American smash into the German Sois-
spns-Marne flank to-day was the big
Eest and most painful and costly sur
prise that has been dealt the Germans
at any time in this war
THE customary preliminary bomba I'd :
ment was dispensed with to insure sur
prise. Throughout the night American
I14tfols we're busy al along this front.
rfnakinG raids. Never have outposts
been more Loyalty and eagerly at
watch than those whose function II
was TO Tip" off the slightest Germa n
move across mo mans land" so that
Marriages and counterra!ds could pre-
vent the enemy learning OF our prep
arations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
Arrests Three Notnrle,,

Owing TO the indiscriminate manner
in which notaries public are issuing
permits to children between fourteen
and sixteen years. Major c. G.. kizer,
Commissioners Of Labor. has been COM
PEELED to have three notaries In Nor
folk arrested within the last few DAVIS
on this charge, and unless notaries in
this and other points In the State show
greater regard for the law the com
missioner anticipates the necessity OF
having to make more arrests in the
near future.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
TURNED TIDE OF WAR.
Is OPINION IN LONDON

LONDON. July ls.-The utmost con-
fidencc Is felt in all circles here to =
night that the tide of the war has
finally turned in the allies favor. The
consensus of military experts is chat
Genera lissimo Foch believes the Marre-
Champagne drive was the Germans
main effort or that the allies have
sufficient reserves to meet the Ger
mans on any part OF the front other
wise, experts feel, Eoch would not have
launched his counterofensivc a. this
juncture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
WILL PROBE PR0F'TEERING
Secretary Daniels md Admiral henson
VIII visit Norfolk To-Dny Prepared
to Tnke Drastic Action.
lBy Associated Press.l

Nv NsSOCIdI eI FFeSS. ]
WASHINGTON July is.-Secretary
Daniels and Admiral Benson. chief o.!
the Bureau OF Naval Operations. viii
go TO Norfolk tomorrow TO make a
personal investigation OF charges of
prontcering in rents made against
property owners there by navy work
ers. Secretary Daniels said to-day he
was prepared to take extreme meas
ures 10 correct the situation which has
been reported TO him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
Preparing for state Fair.

Workmen are busily engaged al the
virginia state Fair Grounds putting
up 5000 feet of new fence. The in
terror OF the large main building Will
also have an altogether new dress. as
the old booths that have been removed
TO make room for the war training
school. are TO he replaced by up to-da; .
new booths, which will vic in attrac-
uvcness with the finest in the coun-
try. Space in the main building is
being taken up by exhibitors earlier
this year than formerly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19

distance OF these railways, and should
be able to make life miserable for a
large section of the German army.
Military men attach great import
ance TO the lateral railway lines around
scissors, and say that If General Foch
can get his artillery into position to
keep these lines out of action he will
make the movement of the German sup
plies in the whole sector between
Rheims and Chateau-Thierry impossi-
bile.
On the extreme east OF the recent
German offensive the French have re-
occupied their old lines for distance
Of three or four miles.
North of the Marine the French have
regained the whole OF the Rois wood
and the village of Nanteuil
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
BERLIN CLAIMS SUCCESS
IN BATTLE OF MARINE

BERLIN tvia London). July IS
Tho cnemy's countcrattack on the
Marine has bean decided in our favor
says the War Ofice's day statement.
I'VE threw the enemy out of places
southeast OF Mareuil. We have taken
the Pourcy ridge and captured several
guns.
THE French, between the Aisne and
the Marine. attacked with tanks and
captured some ground" says tonight
War Office statement, and adds:
Our reserves arc taking part in
The battle"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
FIdo Swallows spnrkIer.

uNIoNTOWN. PA, July lS.-"You
don, want policeman: get a DOCTOR"
This was the advice given Miss Mary
Williams when she went to the police
station to explain that her pet dog
had swallowed her diamond ring. val
ued at $3.50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
For WHICH
TOCH HAS HEEN LoOI<ISr:

This Is the momen, Foch has been
looking for said a military author.
Try here to-day. and II all goes vel
his splendid!y executed ooun,eratta,s
should bring the whole German onen-
size on the Rheims sector 10 a hal,
Immediately"
.Ali the way from Belleau to the Aisne
the French attack was launched a,
daybresk to-day. /, was what tn.
British call a "full-dress show" with
every department. every weapon avail.
able in play. including the new Frencr
mosquito tank.
These tanks did excellent work a,
some OF the most difficult points
sThe French have reached po;n,
nenacing the mos; important German
rSil%ay centers. which teed the entir.
front west Of Rheims The Frenc!
artillery Is now within easy shellins
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
LIEUTENANT WHO SWAN
MARINE RECEIVES WAR CROSS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ~
FRANCE, July lS--Gcnera! Pershing
lihs decorated First Lieutenant Walter
lalannery with the War Cross. Elan
merry. who is an infantryman. swan
across the Marine under fire in the
night OF June 3. near Sauvigny. re-
turning with wounded Frenchman
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
TAKES OVER BECKER COMPANY
Government Scizes Germany Concern
With Valuable Trnde Sccrct-Piant
In West Virginia.
IBy Associated pre,s1

BY Associated Press.1
WASHINGTON. July 1S.-Taking over
by tho government of tho German
owned Becker Steel Company OF Amor
lea. with a plant at Charleston, w. Va,
and offices In New York. was announced
to-day by the alien property custodian.
With tho company comes to American
manufacturers 4 secret process for the
production of high speed" steel, here
tofore held exclusively by the Germans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
GERMANS VIEW OFFENSIVE
WITH MINED FEELINGS
Fly Associated Press.

GENEVA, July 1S.-The newspaper
Democratic declares that the latest in
formation from across the Rhine
shows mixed feelings in Germany re-
garding the new offensive. While
there is hope of victory and an early
peace, there are also secret fears Of
failure. which are only whispered. the
adviceS assert
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19

vera well inside tho territory which
the Germans held this morning.
The allies have reached. roughly. the
lima of Belleau. Courchamps. Chouy.
.Nillers-Helon. Chaudon and the heights
dominating scissors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
uonors for GenernI M,rcb

WASHINGTON. July 1s.-KIn
George has awarded the Knights Grand
Cross OF the distinguished British Or
der OF ST. Michael and ST George to
General Peyton c. March. chief OF staff
of the American Army
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19

most violent encounters between small
etachments. the number engaged some
times being only a company or bat
talon.
Often both sides had prepared for
an attack at the same time, conse-
quently the mon met at full tilt. mid
way between the lines. Numerous
ha nd to- hand encounters resulted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
GERMAN AIRPLANE
DRIVEN FROM ENGLISH COAST

LONDON, July lS-A German air
plane appeared over the Isle OF Thanet.
on the northeast extremity of Kent
County. this evening. An official an
nouncement says that antiarcraft guns
fired on the machine. which turned to
the westward and proceeded out to sea
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
YANKS AND P0ILUS,
IN ONE MAD DASH,
CATCH HUN ASLEEP

] Y
volved. and the fact that both oppos-
ing armies are simultaneously on the
aggressive AMI defensive
AS soon as the foreheld positions had
been stormed. insuring that field gun
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19
Lord Robert Cecil Named

LONDON July lS.-Lord Robert &c.
cil was appointed assistant Secretary
OF State for Foreign Affairs to-day
Worthinston Evans succeeds Lord Ce-
ell as Blockade Minister.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-19

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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1918-09-18
Be a Volunteer
September 18th and 29th Will Be Volunteer Days

On these days everyone will be given opportunity to
step up and buy bonds without being solicited do 50.
Places will be designated where volunteer subscriptions will
be received These places be announced in the papers
and by signs Your card will be file there. Cards Of
those who do volunteer will be used for active socita-
ton, which will begin Monday September 3Oth No one
will be overlooked.
Do wait for after your subscription.
Show that you, too volunteer for your Country's
service, just as our boys cover there" did
Fige out the very maximum you subscribe. Be
rca4 when Volunteer Days come. This is time for
halfway measures Halfway measures won't push our
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1918-09-18

FROM my own expsrisnse how
greatly they ksak forward 10 il
comia0. lhaA . letter Ne othss
day from one oi ths boys whe
served ~ Ons q py oEderfiss .
the MsxisaA border h 1oi6. and a
my headesassess vhils ] No
xitA the Aiseosri trsspesA Camp
Douiphas last yens. n uAicA -
said that - - oily soeA eseFy
word Of ths heos papes I hoA
'n seadinU hin ~ fhas -
{ ~ ssAA ~ s1sogo1nann0n.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1918-09-18

boys the Rhine, 1t up buy bonds with
every uninvesed dollar own, plus every dollar
save by CAREFUL frugal living for six months to come.
You don't have pay all cash for your bonds You can
make your first payment from cash in the bank and take
of the balance OF your daily. weekly monthly
sayingx
The forced saving you do will nice nest egg
later. for the bonds you buy and pay for you 60
along will prove splendid investment that will pay youa
good interest months After the war; bonds viii
be wo-h more than you paid for them. Don't he.tate
do your duty and do quickly. "Dont let the SON
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