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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29
British Tanks Up[OOted Whole
French Village In Offensive


LONDON, Aug. 25: british wire-
less service)-British tanks uprooted
a whole French village to stop the
fire OF German machine guns from tho
houses, In the recent Allied offensive.
The French troops had been serl-
ously hampered by the German ma
chine gums In or on the tops of the
houses. Tanks were in the vicinity
and a message was sent TO them for
assistance. These complied, but the
German machine guns were too we'll
protected to be knocked out by the
hre from the tank guns. Accordingly
the tank commanders conferred at the
far end OF the village and decided in
hurried impromptu war council, to
destroy the village by sheer weight OF
metal.
The tanks accordingly rammed
house after house. bringing down the
machine guns. extricating themselves
from the ruins of one house, then pro-
ceeding TO the next. In this way the
village was captured without a single
British casualty. and at once occu-
pied by the French.
In another attack a tank was set on
are. the ofiicer In command was killed
and the first driver severely wounded.
all within he German lines. The sec.
ond driver extinguished the fire. as
snmed com mahd. and later In the day.
drove back single handed. preceded by
about ftty Germans. whom he cap-
tured uhaided.
Another tank. Temporarily knocked
out. constituted itself into a strong
point inside the GeruGn lines, and
hold out for 1--WE hours until the infan-
try arrived
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BIZ Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
PARIS. Aug. 29i-The Allies now
have won back more than two-thirds
of the ground lost since the begin
ming OF the German offensive In
March. 1t was wrung from them by
an overwhelming of force and thsy
have regained It. by the brilliant gem
eralship of their1eaders and the slSin-
full manSuvering OF their troops.
The working out of Marshal Foch's
strategy, according to opinion here,
shows that every movement in each
sector along the battle line has been
carefully thought out in its relation
to the whole line. thus the British
advance toward Peronne on August
26 had it's immediate effect on the
section south, and for second time
Gen. Won Hutier was in danger of be.
ing caught in a trap II he hung on
another instant AS a result he web
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ALLIES REGAIN ABOUT
THIRD LOST GROUND

obliged to abandon Roye and Nesle
and retire behind the Somme with
the French close at his heels.
Immediate interest in the battle Is
in operation on the wings Gen Man.
gin is fighting hard on the right In
the region OF Juvlgny and Chavigny.
The terrain is dificult there because
Juvigny is level with Laffaux and the
Chemin- des- Danes. Also the German
seventh army still clings to the lima
on the Vesle.
On the left the British east of Arras
have overrun the powerful defensive
which has encircled Arras and are
getting dangerously near the formid-
able positions prepared several years
ago to protect Douai and Cambria.
These towns are important railroad
ccnters and vital to the German posi-
ftions, so that a fierce struggle may be
looked for before the Allies reach
them.
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GERMAN LINE IS
NOW THREATENED.
Rapid Movement of French
Too Much for Enemy--Whole
Army Threatened
FORCE ACROSS S0MMEI
Big Problem for Germans Now
Is to Find a Place to Make
a Stand.
(By The Associated Press)

Noyon, the southern anchor point
of the German armies in Somme bat-I
tlefeld, has been occupied by the
French.
The capture of the city by Gen.
Humberts men had been expected
for several days. and Its effect on the
great battle OF Picardy was. there
fore, largely discounted.
With the fall of Roye and Chaulnea
to the northward. Noyon became un-
tenable and the retirement OF the
German forces from west Of the
somme river apparently spread far
to the south and involved both Noyon
and the country adjacent to that city.
Morlincourt, on the north bank OF the
oise. east of Noyon. has been taken
| by the French, IL was announced.
This may mark a crossing of the Disc
over a wide front. +,
Over the front to the north ot
Noyon there has been apparently lit
tie change in the situation during the
past night. The British operating
south of the somme are said to be
advancing. but details Of their pro-
gress do not appear In official an
Inouncements
East of Arras the Germans have
launched heavy counter attacks which
were repulsed. according to the BrlS
tish official report, but 1t is admitted
by London that the British forces
holding positions at oppy have beort'
withdrawn to the west Of that Villages
The Germans are apparently hight
ling rear guard action alonk the Canal
du Mord which runs from Noyon TO
Nesle. The French are close to tSia
waterway at Fresnoy wood.
The situation. as Il stands sS 6 =
closely resembles. that OF the Afarne
sector after the Germans had made
q determined stand along the ourcq.
It was found that their resistance
there had permitted the withdrawal
of the main German army of the
Marne salient and It is probable that
Gen. Won Boehn has succeeded IN
moving the greater portion of his
army and artillery behind the somms
river and along the Ham-chauny
line.
Tho development of the allied adj,
vance would seem to indicate that
the pocket on the southern end Of
the battle line is being emptied and
that there is little hope that the allies
will be able TO touch any large num-
ber OF enemy troops there.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29
Germans Did Not Reckon
on Strong Allied Offensive


NEW YORK, Aug. 25-That the
Germans did not reckon with the pos
eibility OF a strong allied counter Of
fensive such as that undertaken by
General Foch in July is shown by
the dispatches in German newspa-
pers of that month. These des-
patches emphasized the importance OF
the previous successes gained by the
German offensive on the western front
and enumerated the huge material
losses sustained by the Entente Al
lies. A Wolff Bureau despatch pub
lished in Cologne Gazette stated ''the
extent to which the enemy fighting
power has been weakened during the
first three months OF the German Of
fensive is shown beyond a doubt.
Another despatch of that Bureau
published In Berlin Tageblatt said
.AThe new developments in the west
have brought the army high COM
mand a tremendous step nearer to the
destruction OF the front OF the enemy
and their fighting means"
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Gen. Humbert Takes NoyOn.

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD, Aug. 20 Go a. nj
Noyon was occupied this morning by
the troops OF Gen. Humbert.
General Mangin's men crossed tho
Oise river and took Morlincourt.
The French first army took Ques-
noy wood. fast to the north and the
canal du Mord. The wood was a
strongly fortified position and from IL
the Germans endeavored TO check the
French pursuit
The rapidly succeeding military
events not only confirm that the Ger
mans have lost all control Of their op-
erattons In the regions OF the somme,
Avre, and the Oise rivers. but they in<
giving out Of hand.
The effort to stem the French pur-
suit by lighting rear guard actions
with machine gcn sections, leaving a
section OF intervals OF about 400 yards,
was only locally successful. On ground
especially favorable for that sort OF
resistance that has the terrain around
Roye. it gained some time for the en1
emy, enabling him TO move a greai
many guns and a considerable part Of
his material behind the cancel du
Mord and north OF Noyon.
But once this system OF fighting
was mastered the strength OF the
German rear guard dwindled TO al
most nothing. The Germans hustled
Violently by the French ADVANCE
guard, were obliged to risk an engage@
ment with important forces or to
quicken their retreat
The Germans adopted the latter al
Tentative and since yesterday morn-
ing they have been making all possi-
BILE haste on the road leading to Saint
Quentin. La Fsre and the Hindenburg
line.
The strong position OF Quesnoy
wood. Just west oS Canal du Mords
from where the German hides BY
means of heavy fire of all calibres Of
artillery TO check the French troops
advancing on both sides Of the Roye~
Noyon road. were captured this MORN
ing.
bert's third army from the west and
from Gen. Mangin's men, who cross-
ed the river Oise from the north and
took Morlincourt this morning, while
other French troops entered Noyon
adds greatly 10 the difficulties Of tho
enemy. The increased danger from
those directions win oblige the Ger
mans 70 make further sacrinces in or
der TO save Gen. Won Hut,er's army
from disaster.
The somme line. having been rem
dered dificult for the Germans ~
rapidity OF the entire allied pursuit
there Is now a question:. with the
French troops ready 70 cross the
eomme at the enemy's heels, where
he will be able 70 make further
stand.
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German Prisoners Few In
Present French Advance

PARIS, Aug. 2s; (Havas Agency
The number of German prisoners cap
tured by the French In their advance
west of Chaulnes-Noyon line has been
comparatively small as the French
have been obliged 20 move cautiously.
The Germans left mines at various
places and have scattered internal ma
chimes of shots OF various kinds. The
war material taken, however, has been
considerable.
In forty-eight hours the Allies ad-
vance has liberated more than nifty VII
lagos.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29
Socialists Give Up-H0pe
Of Peace by Negotiation

By Associated Press.
PARIS. Wednesday. Aug. 2s:-The
peace with victory supplement has
absolutely crushed" all efforts 10 pro-
mote an international socialist con-
ference at Berne, said A N. Simonsf
chairman OF the American socialist
mission to Europe. to the Associated
Press today on hts arrival IN Paris
from italy.
The working class" he added,
seem TO be satisfied that military
victory is the only victory possible,
that a conference with the German
socialists would be OF no avail and
that peace through negotiation Is an
lmpossibility."
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29
South Africa Would Bar
Use Of German Language

LONDON, Aug. 29:-Reguiations
are being drafted by the South Afri-
can government 70 prevent the use OF
the German language In public places
At a mass meeting at Pietermaritz-
burg Natal, a protest was made
against the increased cost Of living
and the appointment Of a food con-
troller was demanded.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29
German Submarine Sinks
Another Spanish Vessel
BIZ Assoeioted Press

PARIS. Aug. 20: (Havas Agency
rhe Spanish steamer Crusa has been
sunk BY a German submarine, II Is re-
ported here. Newspapers consider
that this event viii bring 10 crisis
relations between spain and Germany.
lAvallable maritime records fail 70
show a Spanish ship by the name Of
Crusa-)
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29
wounded Civilians Wear Striped
RfIhon

PARIS. Aug. IA recent enact
ment permits al French civilians who
have been wounded BY the enemy to
wear a yellow ribbon bordered with
blue stripes on which Is adlxed a Ave-
pointed star. The pnrisr - sho~-i-s-
All consideration 10 those wearing
this ribbon.
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Indiana Governor injured

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Aug. 2s:-
Governor James p. Goodrich, OF In
diana, who was injured when his
eollided with a street car
here last night. was still sleeping this
morning at the hospital. Attendants
said that he had rested comfortably.
Although no thorough examination
has been made, II was said his in
juries are not as serious as first be-
IiaVe6
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29
Report Capture Of Glnchy.

WITH THE BRITISH FORCES IN
FRANCE, Aug. %; tNoon. .l-Glnehy
a town about two miles northwest Of
Comblesk. Is reported 10 have been
captured by Field Marshal Haig's
forces this morning. British troops
also captured Belloy. Assevillers, Her
becourt and Feuilleres. All OF these
towns are within four miles OF Per-
onne.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29

Morris Silver. Of Tompkinsville. 8.
l.. was arrested by Patrolman Joseph
Gaydos this morning for a violation
OF the motor vehicle law. Silver's
license number did not correspond
with that OF the car. He left his car
as security and was paroled until 7
o'clock tonight when hts case win
come before Recorder Piekersgill Tor
settlement.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29
Agreement Is Reached on
ManpOWer Bill In Congress
By Associated Press.

WARRINGTON. Aug. 2s:-Afinor
differences between the senate and
house conferees on the manpower bill
were cleared away today and the
measure with the senate work or
aght~ amendment eliminated. was
prepared for final congressional ac-
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29
Peace In Central America
By Assoelatsd Press.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s:-Nicara-
qua and Honduras have ayerted their
threatened armed clash over a long
standing boundary dispute by agree
ing at the request OF the United States
10 withdraw all troops from their bor-
ders and submit the controversial 5
through their ministers in Washing
ton
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. William Clepsadell
street. are vtsiting IN Pennsyivania-
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Artillery Engagements

PARIS, Aug. 2s:-Violent artillery
engagements along the Somme front
are reported In the Official statement
issued at the war Office today.
The statement reads:
There was violent bombardments
during the night along the Somme
front.
"German forces made many sur
prise attacks in Lorraine sector with
out obtaining any result. The French.
for their part, made intrusions into
the enemy lines in the Champagne
and took fifteen prisoners.
The night was calm on the rest OF
the front"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29

All Third Liberty Loan Bonds are
now ready for delivery AZ tbs Firsi
National Bank Perth Amboy.
1I11s-e-z9-sts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-29
AMERICANS ON
VESLE ADVANCE
Hard Fighting About Fismette
But Yankees Hold Town.
Built Bridges at Night.
BRING UP SUPPLIES
Active Work Keeps Line Intact
Until Communication Can
be Completed

By Associdted Press
WITH THE AMERIGAN ARMY
ON THE vESLE. Wednesday, Aug. 2s
American and German troops were
engaged In skirmish actions today in
the region of Bazoches and Fismette,
According to the latest reports the
fighting continued at both points. To-
night as result of the local action,
the AmericanE had made some gains
at Bazoches, while the Germans have
recaptured Fismette, on the north
bank of the Vesle, opposite Fismes.
The fighting has been marked by
much stubbornness.
Several days ago when the Ameri-
cans advanced In the region of Ba-
zoches. the Germans retired into a
wooded stronghold, known as Haute
Maison, just north of the Soissons-
Rheims road. Small detachments
were left In the cellars In Bazoches to
harrass the Americans. Tuesday the
Americans approached Bazoches
from the west and maintained their
advance during the night. Today, the
Americans made progress toward the
town from the east and south, a se-
tachment taking the eastern outskirts
this morning. Since then the Ameri-
cans have made further progress.
Fismette had been held bY the
Americans since August s, despite
German efforts to dislodge them at
various times In local attacks and by
means of artillery and machine gun
bombardments. To gain this bridge
head the Americans crossed the
Vesle in fierce f1ghting for three days
and nights. After the enemy had
been driven from the village the
Americans were without food or re-
endorsements because of the constant
enemy artillery and machine gun fire.
The Germans maintained their posi-
tions on the hills commanding the
village and only during the night were
| the Americans able to communicate
with the southern banks. The Amer
leans erected temporary bridges cross
| the river at night
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Germans Put Up Bitter Fight.

Germans Put Up Bitter Fright.
FRENCH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE. Wednesday, Aug. rs: (Reu-
ters)-The Germans are putting up q
bitter fight for possession of Noy-
on and have strongly entrenched the
machine gun positions on the southern
and western outskirts. The French
have successfully outfianked Porqueri.
court mountain, west of Noyon.
General Humbert's army has
crossed the Roye-Noyon road near
Sermaice, two miles north of Noyon,
but the Germans are energetically de-
Tending the hills to the east.
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REQ 1917 RUNAB0UT

GExTQNs GARAoN
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Repulse Counter Attacks.


By Associated Press.
LONDON, Aug. 29:-German count
er attacks east and southeast of Wis
En-Artois, east Of Boiry and in the
vicinity of Gavrelle, villages to the
east OF Arras, have been repulsed, ac-
cording to the official statement issued
at the War Office today.
South the Somme British forces are
keeping up their pressure against the
enemy and are advancing eastward.
August 21 the British had taken 26,-
900 prisoners and 100 guns.
South of Somme we maintained
our pressure during the night and are
advancing eastward.
North of the Somme as far as the
neighborhood OF Fontainelez. Crisil-
les. the night passed quietly on the
battlefront.
I'm the British sector astride the
Scarpe river. the enemy delivered
strong counter attacks during the
night, east and southeast of Vis-en-
Artit, east of Boiry .Notre-D Danes and
in the vicinity OF Gavrehe. These at
tacks were repulsed with loss to the
enemy after heavy fighting.
During the night our advanced
posts west of the village OF Oppy were
withdrawn slightly as a result of re-
peated hostile attacks.
Tho number of prisoners captured
since August 21. exceed 10000. In the
same period over 100 guns have been
taken.
"In the recent fighting north and
south of the Somme tanks have taken
an active part on all possible occasions
and have rendered very valuable and
gallant service and cooperation with
the infantry and other arms"
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WEATHER-Fair to-
night and Friday,
not much change i'm
temperature.
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U. S. MARINES CITED
FOR II DAYS BATTLE
Aviator Hitchcock of NeW
York ALSO Honoyed.

PARIS. Dec. s.-Among the citations
In to-day's Official journal is the
Fourth American Brigade, under Brig
Gen. Hartford. The brigade comprises
the Fifth Regiment Of Marines, under
Col. (now Brisadier- GeneraD Wendell
C. Veille; the Sixth Marines, under
Col (now Brigadier- GeneraD Albertus
A. Catiin, and the Sixth Machine Gun
Battalion, under Major Edward b.
Cole.
The citation says the brigade, in
full battle array, was thrown on a
front which the enemy was attacking
violently, and at once proved itself a
unit OF the finest quality. 1t crushed
the enemy attack on an important
point Of the position and then under
took a series Of offensive operations.
During these operations" says the
citation, thanks to the brilliant cour-
age. vigor. dash and tenacity of Its
men, who refused to be disheartened
by fatigue or losses; thanks to the
activity and energy Of the officers and
thanks to the personal action of Brig
Gen. Hartford. the efforts of the brigade
were crowned with success, realizing
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mirable morale, proud Of the honor
of taking their place as shock troops
for the American legions they have
fulfilled every glorious tradition Of
their corps, and they have given to the
world a list of heroes whose names
will go down to all history. Let one
therefore, stand for the many, one
name denote all, one act OF heroisn
tell the story OF the countless deeds OF
bravery that stand forth brilliantly
upon the victorious pages OF America
participation In this the worlds great
est war:
First Sergeant Daniel DAILY, Sew
enty-third Machine Gun) Company,
twice holder of the medal of honor,
repeatedly performed deeds of valor
and great service. On June he ex-
tnguished, at risk Of his life, fire in
the ammunition dump at Lucy-le-
Boeage. One June 7, while sector
was under one OF its heaviest bonn
bardments, he visited all gun crews
OF his company. then posted over a
wide section of front, cheering the
men. On June 10. single handed, he
attacked enemy machine gun en-
placement and captured It by use Of
hand grenades and his automatic
pistol. On the same date, during
enemy attack on Bouresches, he
brought in wounded under fire. At
all times, by his reckless daring,
constant attention to the wants OF
his men and his unquenchable OPP
tlmism, he was a tower OF strength
until wounded by enemy shrapnel
fire on June 20. A peerless soldier
OF the old school. twice decorated for
gallantry in China and Santo Do
mingo.
81 must add this citation OF a typical
deed of self-sacrifice, Illustrative Of the
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RIVAL SUIToR SHOT IN HEART
italian Accused of Crime Is Ar
rested by Police.

Sidney Gergerman, 10, a chauffeur, of
s27 Elton avenue, The Bronx, was shot
through the heart and killed yesterday
in rear apartment at All East l6lst
street. following a quarrel over a
woman. AS the result of statements
by Mrs. Thomas Mullen, in whose
apartment the homicide occurred, and
Mrs. Helen Pensley, boarder, the DO
lice arrested Salvatore Sullosa, 80 East
Forty-fifth street.
Mrs. Pensley met Sullosa in a Second
avenue dance hall about a month ago.
after which he frequently called. Mrs.
Pensley declared she directed him "to
keep away" but instead he CONTINUED
his visits and often hit her with his
fists.
Gergerman, known as Dewey" was
introduced to Mrs. Pensey at the fat
ON Monday the latter said, and during
his visit Sullosa hit her again.
Dewey" demonstrated.
Mrs Mullen told Capt. Duane and
Assistant District Attorney Cohen that
Gergerman entered her sitting rom
yesterday when Sullosa was there.
sullosa arose and told Gergerman he
wanted to see him out here for a
moment" 4 moment after thev wont
into the Kitchen Mrs. Mullen said she
heard scuiile, a shot and n fall. Then
the Italian roentcred the sitting room
put on his hat and coat and left tho
house. >''~
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after twelve days Of incessant strusgl.
an important advance over the ms,
difficult terrain and the capture a,
two support points of the highest i'm.
portance, Bouresches village and tho
fortified wood of Belleau."
The Tmrtieth Regiment, Americ,,
Infantry, under Col. L. l.. Butts &c
cited as showing itself worthy il,
traditions on July Is in sustaining tho
chief shock of the German attack
The Thirty eighth is cited for nm.
shakable tenacity" the same day.
Other American citations inch,do
Max Staub, hospital section; Lewis
Kenneth of the 372d Regiment; Ava.
tor Thomas Hitchcock, New York ana
Ambulance Sections 546, 525, 626. ia
and 629.
The American Lafayette Escadr,lI.
is commended for work in Flanders
Citations also are given Battery II
Second Battalion Of the Fifty-third
Regiment OF garrison artillery. under
Capt. Gardner; the platoon under
Lieut.. John II. Shenkey, Company b
111th Infantry, and the platoon under
Lieut.. Cedric c. Benz, Company A.
111th Infantry.
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spirit OF the noble privates In the
corps:
Private Albert e. Brooks, Com
pany r, Sixth Marines: Conspicu-
Gus for his heroic action In placing
his body in front OF his platoon leader
while under heavy machine gun fire
in order to dress the iatter's wounds.
He was shot twice in the hip while
performing this act OF mercy.