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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15
Germans Make No Move
as Drive Ends, but the
Artillery Is Active.

With the American Army In
France, June 15.-(B the AssO-
ciated Press.)--Amerlcan bat
teries last night hurled thou
sands of gas shells into the Ger
man lines along the Marne
front. northwest of Chateau
Thierry. The bOmbardment
was in retaliation for a heavy
gas attack by the Germans.
There was patrol activity along
the American fronts in the Marne
region and in Picardy, and some ar
tillery fire occurred in addition 10
the gas bombardment. There was
no infantry action, The situation,
however, is tense along the entire
line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15

American ace of aces.
The feat accredited to Sergeant
Putnam is the most notable per-
formed by an American aviator and
has probably been eclipsed only
once during the war. The only
other aviator getting a larger bag
Of enemy machines in a single day
is Lieutenant Rene Fonck, a French
ace, who on May 8, brought down
six German machines.
The dispatch from Paris indicates
that two aerial victories placed to
Sergeant Putnam's credit have not
so far been reported. His sixth
triumph in the air was announced
on June and nothing since that
time has been received relative to
other German machines being
brought down. First Lieutenant
Frank f. Baylies is officially cred
tied with u enemy airplanes.
Sergeant Putnam is a descendant
of Israel Putnam. On April % he
was awarded the war cross by the
French.
by Associated Press).
While the American infantry has
been inactive on all sectors, Ameri-
can aviators on the Toul front have
been bombing towns behind the
German lines.
Bomb Enemy Targets.
The first American bombing raid
was against DOmmary-BarO
northeast of Verdun, on Wednes-
day. This was followed Friday by
another incursion on which 70
bombs were dropped on Confians,
railway junction midway between
Metz and Verdun on both occa-
sions, the Americans returned safe
ly despite efforts of enemy airplanes
and anti-aircraft guns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15
No Infantry Action.

Friday there was no infantry
lighting OF moment anywhere along
the front from Ypres 10 Reims
which IS now the vital section OF
the western line. The Germans
made no further attempts and are
probably reforming the divisions
shattered by the French resistance
Of the past week.
South of the Somme and between
the Aisne and the Marne. the artil-
lery fire has been above normal, but
there are no indications that the
Germans are prepared 20 renew
their offensive on either sector
Military observers believing the
Noyon- -Montdidier effort was
feint to occupy the allies, expect
the heaviest blow will come soon
en- the Picardy field with the enemy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15

Paris, June I5.-The artillery
on both sides was active last
night on the front between
MOntdidier and the river Disc,
the war Office announced today.
The gunfire was also rather
marked In the region south OF
the AIsne and west Of Relms, In
the Champlat- Bllgny sector. No
infantry actions occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15

The statement says:
During the night there was
great activity between the opposing
artillery between Montdidier and
the Oise, south OF the Aisne and
also west of Reims in the region OF
Champlat and Bligny.
French patrols operating in the
Champagne sector captured prison
ers.
"The night was calm on the other
portions of the front"
French Make Raid.
With the French Army in France,
June 15.-(Noon, by the Associated
Press. French troops today car
ried out a successful local opera
tion for the improvement OF their
line around the northeastern corner
of the forest of Villers-Cotterets, on
the westerly side OF the Marne sal
lent.
Aside from this the infantry on
neither side has given much sign OF
life in the last SO hours.
Haig Men Gain.
London. June ia successful
local operation was carried out last
night by English and Scottish bat
talions north of Bethune on the
Flanders front and over sixty pris-
oners were taken. according TO the
statement issued by the war office
today.
The statement says:
"A successful local operation was
carried out last night by English
and Scottish battalions north OF
Bethune. More than sixty prison
ers were taken. A few prisoners
and three machine guns were cap
tured by US during the night as the
result of the successful raids in the
llers-Bretonneux sector
"A raid attempted by the enemy
upon one of our posts In Aveluy
wood was repulsed. Local fighting
took place during the night about
certain of our posts east OF Nieppe
forest" "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15
Is Huns Poorest Showing.

Berlin reports the number OF
guns captured since May % by the
crown prince at 1850. In the lates,
offensive the Germans gained $50
square miles OF territory and cap
tured 10000 prisoners and l5O
guns, the poorest showing In any
OF the four major movements since
March 81,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15

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Leased Wire Report
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15

NJ c IN b or of Audit
Bureaa Of CireulatiOns
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
CONFIDENCE IS
STRONG IN
PARIS
BECOMING ACQUAINTED WITH NEW
GERMAN MuETHoDS.

PARIS, Mar. % Reports of yest1r-
days operations arecncouraging in two
particulars. reinforcing the calm con
lidence felt here.
The first was the plainly marked
check the Germans met in Az attempt
to extend the battle north of Arras.
The second feature is the effective in
crcasing reaction on the part of the
allies resulting in important successes
particularly in the region of Montdidier
The Germans are employing new
method of attack, using smoke cloud
as a camouflage under the cover of
which successive waves of men adj.
vance in eXchelons.
After short and intense artillery
preparation the first wave armed with
automatic rifles and machine guns, and
new cannons mounted on low carriages
for short range fire. are sent forward
IT is the order to lire on the reserves
leaving the forces directly at hand for
succeeding waves to account for
The task Of leading the troops is to in
crease the advantage of supril3s and
preventing the paralyzing counter at
tackles on the part of the reserves.
These tactics are resulting in fear
full losses to the enemy.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
X----------
WATSON MAY TURN
TOSUPPORT WILSON
REPORT IN WASHINGTON SAYS
CHANGE OF FRONT is
COMING

Here is an item or general interest
coming from Washington and it will
be read widely:
Washington, d. c.. Mar 27.-It is
rumored among Georgians in Wash
ing tonight, and attributed to no less
an authority than Gordon Jones. that
Thomas E. Watson has declared that
he will make fifteen speeches in Geor-
gia this summer in advocacy of the
administrations war policy. urging
with all the enthusiasm that he can
command that the time for temporiz-
ing and parleying has passed that
differences of opinion at the begin
ing of the war must be rccOnciled to
a determined loyalty to the flag, and
no true American can fail to support
the Wilson war policies in this crisis.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
old FOLKS
'DD ''''O ATTENTION

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stiffand swollen joints, pains in the
back, side and limbs, rheumatism. lum-
bagO, neuralgia. or whatever the trou.
Bile may be that gives you pain. just
apply Miller's Antiseptic Oil (known
as Snake OLD and the pains will dis
appear almost like magic. Thousands
throughout the country are now find
ing instant relief in this wonderful
oil remedy. Many are now using it
with gratifying results It's a doctor
shop within itself and should be in
every home
Accept no substitute This great oil
is golden red in color only. Every
bottle guaranteed; 25c. SOC and 81.
bottle or money refunded Get it
at JENNINGS DRUG COMPANY.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
DRAFT STARTED
Wing
TODAY
IS 600 MEN GOING TO FILL IN GhPS
IN DIVISIONS.


WASHINGTON, Mar. 29-With the
exception of few districts in the
large eastern cities, where delays were
permitted because of religious cere-
monies at Easter time, the mobiliza-
ton Of nin9ty-fve thousand men, COM
prising the remainder of the first draft
and fifteen thousand of the secondn be
gan to get unGar way today
The second draft men will be called
despite the fact that congress has not
vt amended the draft law. changing
the Lash OF appointment
1he,nen now called are needed to
fill up divisions and other units.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29

WASHINGTON, Mar. 29.-American
staff officers watching the battle front
dispatches were still unable today to
judge whether the French counter as
sault in the region between Noyon
and Mont Didier was the beginning of
a great counter stroke or directed at
local detectives to strengthen that
portion of the French line.
Further than Associated Press ca
bles from France. reporting Pershing's
offer OF American troops to Foch, the
War Department had nothing to indi-
cate the extent to which the Americans
might participate
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
Home GUARDS ARE
HOLDING STRIKE
KANSAS CITY RIOTERS ARE SHOT
AND WOUNDED.

KANSAS CITY. Mar. 2S.-Dawn
found the downtown district patrolled
by details from the seventh regci
ment' of the Missouri National guards
(home guards to prevent IA REPETITION
of the rioting and wrecking of business
establishments that marked the first
day and night OF the general strike Of
union workmen, called yesterday in
sympathy with the striking laundry
workers.
Three alleged strikers were shot aud
seriously wounded yesterday.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
MISS LORA fiQRSLEY
IS BBRIED IN DAWSON

Dawson, MIR 2S.-Inpressive flu
neral services for MSS Lora IIorsley
were held hefe this morning. conduc-
ed by Rev II D. NJ. Galway pastor
CT the DAWSON Baptist church, assis-
ted by the Methodist pastor, Rev r.
H. Thompson. A great concourse Of
sorrowing relatives and friends fol
lowed the remains to the sepulchre
III the city cemetery.
Death occurred Yesterday morning
at hospital in Macon WHITTIER she
was taken two weeks ago from Bes-
sic Tiff college for an operation for
appendicitis. The deceased was 10
years old. and is survived by her pa
rents. three sisters and four brothers
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29

LONDON, Mar. 20 Editorials in
tn morning papers comment in grave
but confident tones on what the ma
jOrity characterize as a fresh crisis in
the battle.
The Daily Mail abiding to the new
enemy thrust at the French says:
THE question is whether the French
can be at the back of this new and ter.
rifle attack" Southeast of Montdidier
they recovered nearly two miles of
ground yesterday but Motndidier still
remains in the hands of the Germans,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
GREAT YEAR WITH
LOCAL COMMANDERY
ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS
TONIGHT. WATTS POWELL
PRAISED

Cyreene commandery. Knights
TCmplar, will held the annual meet
ing tonight at which time the annual
election OF officers occurs. Members
Of the commandery are interested IN
the meeting because Of the fact that
it means the naming Of the men in
whose hands the destiny of the lodge
is to remain for the year.
Commander Watts Powell, of Wen
ma. is getting much praise for the
plendid year lie has given the load
c"ship of the order 1t is said now 10
be in better shape than ever before
much of the funds of the order have
gene TO Red Cross and Y. NJ c. Al:
war work.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
THREE SONS GO
FROM this HOME
ARAB CITIZEN SENDS THREE
SONS TO SERVICE IN THE
WAR

Dew and Ben McWiliams. two sons
of J. S. McWilliams of Arab, who some
time ago volunteered for service in the
United States Navy. have been mott
fled that they are to report for duty
next Tuesday. They will be ready and
go on schedule time.
These are all the sons in the family
gone to the war Another went some
time ago and the three are to be sol
diers in the conflict
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
|SAMMIES EN- TER
TRENCHESOF
ENEMY
WENT OVER TOP IN BROAD DAY
LIGHT-coME BACK.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Thursday, Mar. 28.-Two Of
ficcrs and four men went over the top
in broad daylight today, feat seldom
accomplished They gained the enemy
ed four hours, inspecting more than
six hundred yards of trench system.
Just as they started to return the
Americans were discovered by the
Germans but after a lively exchange
of rife fire they reached their own
lire unscratched, bringing back all the
information they had sought.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
PARIS SAYS HUNS
HAVE LOST
BATTLE
BELIEF NOW THAT ALLIES HAVE
JUST BEGUN
British Pressed Back.

LONDON, Mar. 29.-Heavy fighting
has taken place south of the Somme
The British were pressed back to d
line running west of Hamel. Marcel
Cave and Deman says this evenings
announcement
German Prisoners and Guns.
BERLIN, Mar. 29.-It is officially an.
nounced that since the beginning OF
the great drive the Germans have tax.
en- seventy. thousand prisoners and
eleven hundred guns.
PARIS, Mar. ga great battle is
now raging over a front of seventy
miles. The extension of the line has
increased and a number of German
reserves are engaged. Thus far no
decisive success has been obtained
anywhere but the is increased con-
tidence here.
The impression in semi-ofiicial cir.
clcs is that the Allies, while they have
not held the Germans off, are now no
longer compelled to permit the ene-
my by maneuvers to shape the course
which the battle shall take. The gen.
cral feeling is that for Germany the
battle is virtually lost and that for
the Allies the battle is about to be-
gin.
j Operations are confirming the the
DRY that Paris is not the main objec-
tive of the offensive, but the plan of
the enemy was to break connection
between. the French and the English
armies. In this he has failed. The
main direct attack was westward to-
ward the sea. The Germans seek
Amiens because it is an important
railroad center OF communication with
England. The loss of Arniens would
be inconvenient but not vital
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
DIR. HARRISON IS
COMING AGAIN
WILL FILL PULPIT AT BAPTIST
CHRCH AGAIN SUNDAY

DIR. John G. Harrison, who several
weeks ago preached for the Baptists
in COrdele, will be back again Sunday
morning and will preach at the morn
ing services.
When he was here DR.. Harrison
won his hearers in Ills two sermons
and his decision to come again will
be pleasant news for the congregation.
DR.. Harrison will preach only at
the morning service, the night SER
vices being in the hands of special
Easter committee of the local Sympho-
ny Club.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
HINTON GETS new
CHURCH CONTRACT
LOCAL CONTRACTOR WILL BUILD
CHURCH IN ARAB.

The contract has been let for the
new Methodist church at Arab, W.
c. Hinton. of this city having been the
successful bidder on the work. When
completed and furnished the buiIing
will cost $4,000
Rev. ]. o. j. Taylor. the pastor. and
members of the congregation, are
specially pleased at the progress made
Much of the money with which the
building is to be erected is in hand
and the remainder will soon be re-
ported.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
ITALIAN ARTILLERY HITS
ENEMY AMMUNITION

ROME. Mar. 2S.-"Our artillery YES.
terday engaged the enemy movements
on the road to the east of Badenec-
chew and caused an explosion in an
ammunition depot east of Vidor." it is
officially announced.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
Allies Were Prepared.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 29.-The Bris-
ish withdrawal before the German ad-
vance was made according to prear-
rnged plans and is "all over now. Mai.
Gen j. Franklin Bell told the senate
military committee today.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
"Prisoners" Captured

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Mar. 29.-The Americans
captured four prisoners on the front
nOrthw tseofTOulnsa taoinshrdluauau
northwest of Toul last night or this
morning, according to reports filtering
back from the front
Details are unknown.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
-FOUR DEATHS, OTHERS INJURED
NEW YORK BOARDING HOUSE

NEW YORK, Mar 29--Three per
sons were burned to death and one
killed by fall and two seriously in
jured by fire at a theatrical boarding
house at West Thirty Eighth street.
early today. hi
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
SHL00A NOD LA dWO0
AVN DNINIVHL Ad0S71dWO0

Washington. Mar. :9-The prelimi-
nary final vote today in the senate
defeated the motion to table the
amendment for compulsory milyitary
training of youths between nineteen
and twenty-one
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29

He said the allies have known of the
German eparations for present
drive since soon after they were be,
gun.
Thy made active preparations to face
it. Bell recently returned from the
battl front.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29

r. j. Whatley, who has been i'll and
away from his pest of duty at Church
wells for several weeks. is improved
to such an extent that he is now back
"a lis place and busy His many
irip"ds will be happy to know Of his
prOvcmcnt.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29

NOTE-This is the first account of
Americans taking prisoners since the
Germans butchered an American pa
troll of fourteen soldiers early after
the Americans went into the trenches.
1t must be inaccurate.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
WILSON MAY GET DEGREE
FROM CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY

LONDON. Mar 29.-Presdcnt VIII
son, Press Association says has eX-
pressed q willingness to accept the hon
orary degree of doctor Of laws from
Cambridge University
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
FRENCH HELD THEIR GAINS

PARIS, Mar. 29.-Violent fighting late yesterday
and last night in the region of Montdidier The Of
fce announces that the French held to the villages
they took yesterday despite the German counter attacks
Moncel was taken by the French
North of Montdidier the French and British held va,
the German thrust
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
GERMANS PENETRATE FURTHER

BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS, Mar 29-
The Germans able to penetrate to Marcel Cave u
miles east of Amens and south Of the Somme late yeste
day. The last reports that the conflict is contn-
ing along the line presented roughly by Hame Warfusse
Abancourt and Marcel Cave
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
INTERNATIONAL BALL
CLUBS VOTE TO DISBAND

NEW YORK. Mar. 2t. --Internation-
al baseball league club owners here
today voted disband.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
A NEW HUN DRIVE
AMSTERDAM. Mar 2o-The Gp1r

AMSTERDAM, Mar 29-7Ihe German supreme com
mand is about to deliver and mighty blow on an
other part OF the front which will tear new hole in the
already pierced enemy ring the Berlin Vossische lei
tuung dellareS
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM

WASHINGTON Mar 29.-Still without word from
Gen. Pershng Gen. March, the acting chief of staff as
Wed the American people there is for alarm in
the German advance Belief that the turning point is
the enemy attacks along the British lines yesterday had
been beaten off and that the French south of Noy
on had driven the enemy back two miles on six mile
front
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
BOMBARDMENT REsUMED

PARIS, Mar. 29-Long range bombarCment o
Paris was resumed shortly after three this afternoon
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
LAUNCH
FIVE BIG
SHIPS
is THERE A v. S. SENATOR TO
DENY THIS?

LONDON, Mar. 29-Five standard
ships were launched in the British ship
yards Wednesday, the Central News
says it understands.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
AMERICAN ARMY PREP AIRING TO STRIKE.
AMERICANS INTO FRAY

PARIS, Mar. 29.-Genera Pershing rallied on Gem
era Fosh at headquarters yesterday, according to nor
nation and placed his disposal the whole Of
the American army for in the present battle.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29

Rev. j. o. J. Taylor. OF Arab, was
i'm thecity a short time today.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
AMERICANS SOON TO Go

WASHINGTON, Mar. 29--Ameltcan military obser-
appeared confident today that the allied counter Of
ensive would not be long delayed and seemed equally
satisfied that substantial American force would enter
the battle when the signal for stroke is
given
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
BRITISH GIVE AND TAKE

LONDON Mar 29.-On the Somme the British have
maintained their positions They have gained ground
i'll places by successful counter attacks the office
announces.
After holding the line all day the British for
ced to retire. short distance from the Advanced posi-
tons at some points
The Germans again suffered exceedingly heavy
losses. The British took prisoners.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29
DENY FALL OF ODESSA

AMSTERDAM, Mar. 29-Denial is made Officially
lin Vienna that the Boshevil have retaken Odess a.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-29

Details are unknown