davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1918-03-04
Official Statements
West
FRENCH

PARIS. March DAY).-The artils,,
battle reported yesterday at several points on
the French front from the Chemin-des. Danes
to the Meuse continued all night, with marked
intensity. accompanied by very lively IN,
fantry actions, in tAe course of which III.
French troops retained the advantage.
Enemy raids on small French posts south.
east of Barisis and south of Juvincourt wer
repulsed.
The aggressive enemy action manifested Il.
self notably northwest and southeast o,
Rheims until the end of the day. German
troops attempted to deboLch from the salient
of Neufchatel The French fire. directed with
precision. disorganized the attack. Portion,
of German detachments which succeeded IN
penetrating French advanced positions wen
driven out by French counter attacks n
the same time (5:4 o. n.y. enemy detaa.
ments attempted to approach the Frexh1
lines before La Pompelle, but under Del
French fire were forced to return precNl
lately to the trenches they had left.
After this first repuse the enemy launchs
region. In spite of his repeated efforts b
was unable to reach the fort of La Po,nnea
A few enemy elements only succeeded /,
gaining foothold north of small won
situated to the west of the fort. At the sam
time an enemy attack more to the east SOFT
of LA Rretonnerie. obtained no results.
In the Champagne the enemv attacked th
French lines at two points without obtainini
the SLIGHTEST success. Near Carnillet an st
tack delivered ON front of 500 yards fourl
he French trenches evacuated by ordsn
Enerpetcally returning 20 the trenchs
French troops drove back the enemy and re
established the French position
East of the Teton 4 German attack VII
checked under our fire. Southwest O. d.
Butte du Mesnil, near Tahure. there ws,
violent bombardment all night. During hsi
actions the French inflicted serious loss
upon the enemy and took number d
prisoners.
On the left bank of the Meuse there w
local artillery activity, which was quite livti
in the Haucourt sector. On the right banA
in the region of Vaux-ies- -Palameix, Frenl
patrols took prisoners.
Two enemy raids. IN Lorraine and in tb
Vosges. south of Fave. We're compIeiel
checked
(NIGHTl.- In the neighborhool Of Rheim
and in Champagne the enemv artillery dis
Mayed only feeble ACTIVITY during the day
Our troops have cornnletelv re-establishe
tack directed AGAINST this noint last nigh
was carried out by two battaions
The cannonadng was quite spirted on tn
right bank Of the Meuse. Mt Hill 344 an
north OF Be7onvaux. IT was intermittent O
the rest Of the f-oDt
New-York tribune., 1918-03-04
Two More Ambassadors
Leaue Petrograd

VOLOGDA, Russia, March Am
bassador Francis has received word
that the British and French Ambassa-
dors have left Petrograd
The American Ambassador does not
expect to quit Russian soil, at least not
at this time. He plans to remain in
Nologda for considerable period
Petrograd is quiet and the Boishevik
authorities are doing their utmost to
create ali effective Red Army accord
ing to advices received here this after
noon.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-04
Died Serving Their
Country Abroad

WASHINGTON, March 3.~Deaths
from disease among the American sol
ders in Europe We're reported to-day
Us follows:
Prvates Thomas j. Quirk, Lowell,
Mass, pneumonia; Harley b. Salzman,
Reach, N. d.. embolism; Alfred H..
Clapp, West Union, Iowa, tuberculosis;
Artie O. Ledbetter, Elixahethtown, H.,
sarcomn; Walter N. Heinz, Crane,
Ore, emPycma.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-04
FRENCH

PARIS, March 3 lNIGHT) southwcss j
Seres a Bulgarian reconnaissance was II
pulsed by British troops. In the region
Monastir the artillery actions were intei
r:ittent. Allied aviators bombed ener
depots west of petric and the railway atatic
at PardoVica. in the Vardar Valley.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-04

e territorial claims Of Germany Russia embrace practically
They
& Ka and Batum KaIa6ag district in
chief city is Schuscha Schuscha Shuha is 1870 miles southeast of
ton than
The of Kars the
of
Previous to 1878 the formed of Turkish
Its capital bears the
east of Ererum Three the city
1928;
before the Kars to
lation
batum strong fortified the Black miles
north of the border of
to Russia by Turkey in 1878 1t has population
New-York tribune., 1918-03-04
BRITISH

LONDON. March DAY)-We carr;s|
out successful raid last night against N
enemy's trenches southeast OF Ar1nent;ersI
Hostile raids We're repused before reachhA
our lines northwest of 81. Quentin and east
of Arleux en- Gohelle. A third party Of tt|
enemy attempted to raid our trenches in III
neghborhood of Pontru tSt. Quentin region
but was met by our patrols. and suffered
considerable casualties in hand-to-hand fight
ing: We captured few prisoners in thcI
various encounters.
The enemy's artillery was active ye3terfa1
evening against our position ives. CT Lsas
New-York tribune., 1918-03-04

whose home is near Savannah. Ga. and
who looked to be not more than ciph
teen years old, told this story:
III was in the front line when il
seemed like every shell in the world
started coming our way. Where the
Germans got them is more than know.
! never believed that mnny existed.
One burst near whore | was. A piec
nit II fellow on the other side of mo
New-York tribune., 1918-03-04
2 Americans Killed in Action

OTTAWA, March The names Of
the following Americans appear in to-
days casualty list:
Killed in action G. Prummcr, ORC.
noca, MINI, and A. w. Jonah, Port
land, No
New-York tribune., 1918-03-04

aspirant Immediately turned right
about and made for the French lines
with his wounded prisoner
New-York tribune., 1918-03-04
u. s. Machine
Gunners Upset
German Plans

Continued from page |
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
A Big Line of
Trunks, Suit Cases
and Bags at the
Right Prices
Don't Fail to Visit Our Ladies'
Department

Ladies Coats, Suits Skirts, Dresses and acces
sores are here in an abundance Of styles, colors
'nu lhacerlals. There is no reason why you should
go TO the city for your winter wardrobe when wc
are showing such classy line Of ready-to-wear
goods direct from the New York fashion centers
At the prices we ask the ladies of Central and
vicinity will find it much more economical to b7,v
these garments ready made than it is to buy the
materials and make them yourself and besides #
would be hard to incorporate SO much style into
homemade garments can be found in these At
least visit this store and inspect the showing be-
fore you buy
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
Sweaters for Men and Women

This is destined to be a great Sweater season
This winter sweaters will not only be worn be-
cause they are and comfortable but they
will be worn because they stylish Our show
ing OF sweaters consists Of all the newest conceits
in sweater styles. Like everything else in this
big store you will find sweater prices to be
very reasonable.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
Compelling Reasons Why
You Should Buy Now

Never before in the history of
this firm have we been able to
present bigger and better assort-
ments than at the present time.
Nowhere else, even in larger
cities, will you find lower prices.
Our large orders for many
months ago, before the sharp
advances, enables us to quote
prices on many items at lower
prices than wholesale market
prices Of today. Our friendly
advice is to buy all your winter
needs now while our stocks are
complete. We cannot even fore
see what prices we may pay on
recorders on any of the present
stock. Hobbs Henderson COMPANY
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
Ladies' Millinery

Our Millinery is pretty and attractive this
season that it is impossible to transcre the beauty
and stylishness of these hats upon paper no mat
ter how liberal we in the Of printers ink.
The Millinery buyer for the Hobbs Henderson
Stores made many special trips to New York and
very carefully and painstakingly reviewed the hat
styles in the metropolis AS the result Of his
careful inspection we have a beautiful assortment
OF trimmed hats and feel sure can suit the
most fastidous.
An experienced millinery saleslady will be glad
to show you these creations matter whether
you buy or not.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
In Our Dry Goods Section

No matter whether it be expensive piece Of
silk or woolen fabric dress pattern Of calico
we are sure to please you. With thousands of
yards of plain, fancy and staple fabrics upon our
counters and shelving there is why
every woman in this section should not supply her
wants here and do considerable saving.
In our notion department you will find a COM
plete assortment of trimmings ribbons laces and
buttons, there will be no need fer you to 90 else
where to complete your winter wardrobe.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
We Pay Highest
Market Prices For
CountryP Produce of
All Kinds
Mems Clothing

Few men realize the enormous difficulties that
prevail in buying clothing this season Practically
the entire wool output is being used for government
purposes those clothing factories that have stock
Of woolens are handicapped by the labor situation
railroads are taxed to their utmost capacity to haul
military and government supplies, and with, hun
dreds Of other Obstacles to overcome it is we'll nigh
Buyers ss for the T HoBBs S On system stem Of
stores foresaW these difficulties months ago and as
the result Of the buying power for seven Stores we
enabled to offer good assortment of mems
Wearabes at prices considerably less than those that
now prevail at other stores with less buying capacity
We are showing nifty suits Of plain and fancy
cassimeres, blue serges and French mixtures
at ---------------- $15 90 to $3.50
Mems work pants of heavy army khaki, old fash
ioned jeans corduroy and kersey cloth at ST. SO to SIS
fine assortment Of boys school and dress
pants Soc to So. 50
Boys suits of fancy mixtures, cassimeres, cordu-
roy and blue serges in all sizes from 4 to 18
years -------------- SO. 90 to $25.00
Our stock Of mems felt hats is complete in everv
detail and offer you stylish and felt hats in the
various and popular styles and colors at 98c % So SO
We are sole agents for the famous
CaTfsaTf Brand OveraNs
Furnishings for Men and Boys
Mems Blue Chambray and Khaki Work Shirts
$1.00 SIPS and 81. SO
nleI NegHgee DreSs ohlfts, MADE OF hne qualities
Percaes and madras in neat stripe effects so much
III vogue th's season ------ 800 to $2 90
Boys percae Negiigee Shirts and BIouses 75c
Mems and Boys Underwear
We have a full line of good servceable winter
underwear IN both the fleece lined and heavy ribbed
IN single garments and union suits. The prices for
Whlch thls underwear is selling is far less than
the prices will be two months hence Buy now
are low. r ~
Mems Half Hose, all coors and sizes, at prices
IRON Is cents to Is cents the pair.
Shoes for the Entire Family
- lake everything else shoe leather is feeling the
electS OF the war in an unprecedented and un-
thought OF manner Shoes that formerly sold for
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
WOmen'S Underwear

Our Underwear Department is full Of good COM
Portable underwear for the ladies and kddies
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
Now Just Few Words About This
Great World War

UIVdI WUIIu WdT
In this advertisement we have endeavored to
show you why it is c your interest to do your trad
ing at this store, and it is only meet that we should
use small space in telling you why you should do
everything in your power to help win this war.
Across the seas-in France in Italy and in Russia
our brave soldiers doing wonderful things and are
undergoing fearful hardships that the people back
intercourses with one another. Have you been
called upon to subscribe to the FOURTH LIBERTY
LOAN? You are not asked to give, but to lend, at
good rate of interest your money to the govern
ment SO that Uncle Sam prosecute this war to
the finish with all the energy and resources possible.
With this money you loan him he will equip our
great and noble army with ammunition weapons,
food clothing MEDICINE and thousands Of other
him will just another nail driven into the coffin
Of mtarism, terrorism and HUN bestiality. LOAN
,TlIL IL HURTS THEN LOAN SOME MORE.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
Shoes for the Entire Family

j Like everything else shoe leather is feeling the
e1lfectS OF the war in unprecedented and un-
thought Of manner. Shoes that formerly sold for
Two G, dollars pair are considered cheap now at
uouole the price ordinarily but by exercising the
same same careful forethought in shoe buying that we
Gn inVe IN other departments, in position to
~ your sloe wants at prices less than elsewhere
we have Mems good heavy Work Shoes at
----.--------- 200 to $50
Mems fine Dress Shoes in all feathers, shapes and
oiAes ----~--~-- ITS to $50
49,, tul fa stock of Boys Fine Shoes for school wear
Women's heavy Work Shoes from 200 to a. 90
80. Women's fine Dress Shoes and Boots in black and
'ai eathers and full range Of sizes $50 to $50
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

And you appreciate Honest Goods the Very Lowest Prices
possible under abnormal conditions and faithful ne
gent service, we will get it.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
ARGENTINA IS
AGAIN AROUSED
Torpedoing Of Ship Minis
tro Irriendo by Submarine
ReviVes Crisis.

Buenos Aires, Argentina. March IS.
argentina is on the eve Of another
diplomatic crisis with Germany. more
critical than any OF the former ones
This Is the general opinion in politi-
cal circles and Is based on the torpe-
doing Of the Argentine steamer Min
istro Irriendo in the Mediterranean
on January 26.
The chief engineer Of the steamer.
who has arrived here, has made public
a statement he gave to the Argentine
embassy in Madrid showing that the
vessel was torpedoed- He says that he
gave two pieces Of the torpedo to the
captain Of the French cruiser which
picked up the survivors from the
steamer The Argentine amhassado
at Madrid has been called home and
is expected to arrive this week II Is
believed his coming IS In connection
with the attack on the Minlstro
Irriendo.
It is believed that II it Is shown the
steamer was torpedoed the govern
ment will have little choice but 20
break off diplomatic relations IN view
Of past exchanges on submarine war
fare. The crisis is expected TO reach
q climax Immediately after the Easter
holidays.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
1873 VESSELS LAUNCHED BY
u s SHIPPING BOARD

Washington, D. c.. March 2S.-Ex-
act figures on the progress OF the ship
building in the United States were
made public last night by the ship
ping board as a result Of debate IN
the senate during which officials said
statements had been made based on
inaccurate information.
Since the shipping board began its
WORK. 1SS vessels have been launched,
Of which l03 have been completed and
put into service The launchings were
divided between 165 reQuisitiOned YES
sells and % which were built on con-
tract in yards constructed for the pur-
pose. or which had only just been put
into operation Twelve contract steel
vessels have been launched and three
Of them completed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
RUSSIANS AT NIESK AMAZED
BY GERMANVS IRON RULE

MOSCOW Russia, TUESDAY March
s6.-tBy The Associated Press) An
American who escaped from Minsk
two days after the Germans occupied
tie city has reached MOSCOW and re-
ports tbs local population there much
lncensed against the invaders. The
more than 200 miles between Minsk
and MOSCOW were covered by the
American walking and riding 10
9leiEhs. railway traffic being inter
upted
Polish troops who assisted the Ger
bans IN capturing Hinsk he says,
Tere amazed and disguised when. two
Eys after the occupation the Ger
bans seized their arm0red motor cars
I'd announced thar the Germans alone
7ould police the city
All motor cars. carts and wagons
ere commandeered by the Germans.
no - once began 20 seize all food
tuffs. a=his speedily turned the pop
latiun against them and telephone
nes Of communication with the Ger
han bases were repeatedly out.
The American says there are about
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
Don't Let Soap
Spoil Your Hair

When you wash your hair, be care
ful what you use Most soaps and
prepared shampoos contain too much
alkaIi which is very injurious. as II
dries the scalp and makes the hair
brittle.
The best thing to use Is just plain
mulsified cOcoanut oil, for this Is
pure and entirely greaseless- It's very
cheap, and beats the most expensive
soaps OF anything else all to pieces
You can get this at any drug store,
and few ounces VIII last the whole
family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with wa
Ter and rub II in. about a teaspoon
ful is all that IS required. II makes
an abundance Of rich. creamy lather.
cieanses thoroughly, and rinses out
easily. The hair dries quickly ana
evenly. and IS soft, fresh looking.
bright. fluffy. wavy and easy to ham
die. Besides, Il loosens and takes
ont every particle Of dust dirt and
dandruft-AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
RAIDER AGASSIZ AND
PRISONERS IN U. S. PORT

A Pacific Port, March 26.-The Ger
man raider Alexander Agassiz was
brought into port late yesterday by
a United states warship which also
brought in nine persons on board the
Agassiz as prisoners OF war. The ship
was captured a week ago off the west
coast Of Mexico. Her crew shipped AZ
MGZatlan under orders Of the German
consul TO seize any larger ship they
could md then proceed to the south
seas on a raiding expedition against
ships OF the entente allies.
The owner OF the Agassiz, on board
the ship. is Mrs. Maud Lochren- The
other prisoners are: Cornelius Heintz
and his wife. Frank Volpert. Richard
Charles. Lewis Brandt, Charles Bos-
ton, Arthur Martens and Hendrix
Eoppalla-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
Kaiser Thanks Krupps
For The Great New Gun
Used to Bombard Paris

Amsterdam. Holland, March 2S--The
gun with which the Germans are BON
harding Paris is a product OF the
Krupp works at Essen Emperor Wiz
liam has sent a telegram Of thanks to
Dr.. Krupp Won Bohlen and Halbach,
the head Of the Krupp works. The
telegram reads
f.By the bombardment OF Paris from
q distance Of considerable more than
100 kilometers. your new gun has brill
liantly stood the test By the manu-
facture OF the new gun you have
added a new page 70 the fame and
history OF Krunp. therefore express
to you and all your coWorkers my i'm
uefial thanks for this achievement Of
German science and labor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28

many OF our wounded whom we were
unable TO take with US
Probably 100 Tanks Lost.
We have lost probably 100 tanks.
which we used extensively in the
counter attacks"
Gen Maurice said the war office
was giving out the news as quickly
and as fully as it was received and he
urged the public to be patient.
Defends the War Office.
"In these critical times" be said. ]
want TO emphasize that q Is every
ones duty TO avoid ma king them more
critical and to avoid being mOurnfuL
During the last few days some OF the
newspapers have raised TIE old CRY
that we are concealing part o. the
news because Il IS too serious for 10
to be made public. This charge not
only IS untrue. but has had a bad ef-
feet because II has tended 70 create
panic II has tended TO make the peo
pie believe that things were worse
than they really are
an our communi cations and state
ments 20 the public we are telling the
whole truth as we know t.
Quick Changes Hamper News.
Elm defensive battles divisional and
corps headquarters are shifted, wires
are down and the men on the scene
are more occupied with JuildinE up
ew lines than with sending news as
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
ODESSA IS BOMBARDED
BEFORE ITS RECAPTURE

Petrograd, "wednesday March %.
by the Associated Press Official
dispatches published here confirm the
report that Odessa has been recap
tured by the BolsheViki troops
Odessa was first bombarded by
cruisers which came from SebastopoL
There was desperate fighting for
three days, IN the vicinity Of Sebasto-
pol between the Bolsheviki and Aus
tr0-Cerman detachments
The latest war bulletins report Aus
tro-Germans to be within 40 miles Of
ekaterinoslav. g commercial and in
dustrial town about $50 miles north
east Of Odessa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
IA AMBULANCE CORPS MEN
ARE GIVEN DECORATIONS

Paris. France. March 28.-Ihree Of
ficers and II men OF the United States
army ambulance corps have been
decorated with the war cross by the
French government The men to re-
cieve the honor are Lieut. Joseph
Greenwood Of section 653: Lieut. a Ian
ID. Kinsley, Lieut. Okla F. Dober,
prfvates Louis 2. Timson. Arthur ".
Crosby. John F. Tifzuatrick. Robert
Z. CAT. C. Y. Tompllins. J T. Jones.
John S Wood. Richard Baker, Peter
U. Muir, section SIG, and privates
Richard 7. Duel and George Repley
Butler OF section 642
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
RUSSIANS MUST
FIGHT AND WORK
Take Rifle in One Hand and
Hammer in the Other,
People Are Urged.

MOSCOW Russia Tuesday March
s6.-tBy Ths Associated rPesa) Rus
SLAMS must take a rifle 10 one hand,
and a hammer in the ether submit %
tie most strict discipline and work Is
hours a day if they hope 20 combat the
menace threatened them. declared a.
Podvoisky. assistant minister Of war
On an address advocating the immedi-
ate creation OF q regular army. He
ridiculed the idea Of guerrilla warfare
and said that such an effort would
only be a flea bite"
Russia, he said wants diCtators and
business organization Instead Of pious
Intentions. 81. Podvoisky urged com
pulsory training. and commercial as
ven as military mobilization
The Bolshevik PraFda says that
recruiting for the Red Guard Is un-
guccessful so far because Of che oppo-
sitioE Of the burgeoisie, who must be
removed by merciless terror. IL neces-
gary"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
MUMPS LEAD AMONG ARMY
CAMP DISEASES IN TEXAS

Austin. Texas. March 28.=There
were 3196 cases Of humps fu the
military camps in Texas during the
report OF vital statistics isslfRi today
hr the state health deoa rtment.
There also were 195 cases Of pneu-
monia; $50 cases OF measles: 6S cases
Of scarlet fever; six cases OF diph-
iberia; 1880 cases Of influenza; u
cases Of meningitis. and seven cases
Of gmal7uor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
BRITISH SHIP SINKIKGS
INCREASE: d LST WEEK

London. Eng, March 2s.-Twenty
eight British merchant ships were
sunk last week by submarines or
mines. Of which 1G were over 1900
tons and II under. Nineteen ships
were unsuccessfully attacked. Are
rivals at ports OF the United King
dom were 2571 and saiiings 24SS, The
admiralty reports.
This shows a distinct increase in
shipping losses. Last weeks report
was II while that for several weeks
previous was IS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
ANOTHER CANADIAN CADET
IS KILLED AT Fl. WORTH

Fort Worth, Texas. Marca 2s.-Rob-
ert Daniel GarWood. q cadet OF the
royal flying corps at Benbrooz. an
English aviation camp near here. was
killed at noon today when his airplane
zen while was doing a tail spin he
was son Of ". J. Garwood. Of Cana
seraga, n. T.
This was the 45th fatal accident 90
aFiators here since the aviation camp
was established last October.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28

~ the exact situation to the war Of
flee.
we at the war office ARE just as
impatient as you are for the news and
as soon as the situation steadies We
again viii be receiving the hourly
and promptly. Mean
while. let US be patient"
En- Waiting f0r ARTILLERY.
Although the Germans continue TO
use their infantry with ruthless
prodiEality. the general pressure
along the front IS for the moment
less determined This nay be attri5-
uted iu part 20 the enemy waiting 70
bring mp heavy artillery preparatory
20 another great effort, and in part
70 exhaustion