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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
U. S. AVIATOR LOST
''"Ht seen on February "a. Wbru ~.
Went Scouting Hcyond
German Lines
IN As.nc.a,ed r.

PARlS February Iorshcg Mo
hre' OF ind!anapol.s, an American avj-
ator In the French cScadriuc. has bo.,
missing since February 10. and Is be-.
'eved 70 be prisoner In GERMANY.
lie ieit on scouting expedition
that date, and was last seen ov,p, q.
n high altitude beyond The Germ
lines y heavy gale was hloytny n,
the time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
SAY sCHRAMm coNFEssEs
Police Declare He Adnits SlnyinE REV
Father knyser In Gary,
nd

BRIDGEPORT. CONN, February 10.
Michael Schramm. OF this city, to-
right confessed to the murder of tho
lev. Father Edmond Kayser. of Gary.
Id on the night Of August "a. 1915
recording 10 statements of the police
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
The Weather
FURNISHED l.. L. =. Weather BurcanJ
Forecast: virginia

t'OrccaSt: tiTEihtN
Fair and calder in
west. rain In rn;,t
portion Wednesday,;
Thursday fair, much
colder in east par
item.
S0rti, tarolinu-
Pr0itnbly rain We'd
ncSGa9, colder iY
west portion, rhurn-
day fair. much cold
az in east and cen
trail portions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
Republicans tn Nc.,

iSDjANAPOIIS. IND. February -.
an important meeting % the ReDu5li.
can party Will be held In New y,.k
nexi Monday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20

Temperature. %, humility. s.: wind
direction, southwest: wind, velocity, :
miles: weather. cloudy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

Lost 9t Lyric Theater. diamond ring got
WIN love Knot diamond. Finder will lie
ssHSatsSty rewarded OH return 10 l.. e. wcst.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
Local I{:IinfnlI.
local Obscr,atiun. at x y. vi.

Rainfall last twcnty-four hours. 20.
Excess in rainfall since March l.. 2.sl
Excess in rainfall since January l. Isl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
ALIEN lEI'I'. DEFEATED AT ROSTOV,
FLEES INTO Don TERHIToRI

General Aloxieff defeated at Rostov
and foronesh, has fed 10 Novo Tcher-
kasl III the Don territory
During the recent bloody events in
kicv, the metropolitan Vladimir and
General lvanoff, former commander ON
the Russian southwestern front. were
Killed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
Local Temperature

- noon temperature. ......... -
> 4. NJ. temperature. 9.
MAXIMUM temperature to = l.. NJ. rs
Minimum temperature Ia I. NJ. 3"
Mean temperature OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. a.
Normal temperature ............. 80
Excess. in temperature .......... /.
March ................... 1885
uary ....:............ PSI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
IMMATURE: ALMANAC.
PREMIER DEFENDS
ARMY CHANGES IN
STIRRING SPEECH

Continued from First Page)
Saillcs it was decided 10 extend the
powers OF that fody.
SAYS HE WAS HiMPERE:D
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
ALLIED AIRMEN
RAIN BOMBS ON
TEUTON BRIDGES
Germans Hold New Line as Big Guns
Forecast Hot Battle on The Vesle
River

Under orders to hold at all costs enemy troops
today showing signs of determined resistance, and what
may be termed the Battle of the Vese is beginning
with the rumble of terrific artillery duel allied guns being
brought up to the line. Two counter attacks were
crushed by the allies.
At the same time Prince Rupprecht is busily read
jusng his line in still another having abandoned
the plateau of the Avre from Mondder to the Luce
Bridges and small defensive nests, welmanned with
machine guns, have been taken from the Germans by
feeling OUT parties of raiders the allies prepare to
thrust the troops of the prince farther north
the Aisne.
Dispatches point to the belief that the enemy com
mand desires resistance the battered Huns
able to put up along the Vese order gain time
for further retirement.
American troops and cavalry the advance of the
action and waging stubborn fight with the bochez
in the Fsmes region which captured by the Yankees
Sunday.
Additional retirement the line in Picardy has been
carried out by the Germans increasing the belief that
the entire enemy line in the West rocked somewhat
by the successful drive of Foch soldiers Rheims
scissors region.
Berlin newspaper is responsible for the interesting
hint that the German line might be withdrawn the
Meuse river This would the evacuation of the
greater part of France and Belgium.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Hun Prince Readjusts
Line West of the Avre

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN FRANCE. Aug.
6.-Crown Prince Rupprechts adjustment of his line
especially abandonment of the plateau of Avre
from Mondder TO the confluence of the Luce very sig
nifcan the plateau observation of the entire
valley Of the Noye and the Amens-Paris railway thread
ing il.
There is gunfire in certain areas particularly in the
Gvenchy region north of the La Bassee canal where
German artillery is active, probably covering further
retirement Thousands of gas shells were thrown into
St Venant yesterday and the Ypres. Fetre and Hinges
sectors and the back were shelled
British patrols continue extremely busy Likewise
British artillery is harassing German communications
everywhere.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
SHIP BOSSES AUTO
RUNS OVER WORKER

Executives Of the Seattle North
Pacific shipbulldlng corporation. in.
cluding President Erickson. ran over
william Pllnska. "a shlpyard worker.
with their auto at Iowa vt. and Spo
kane ave. Tuesday.
The man II alleged 10 have leaped
In front OF the car. when II stopped
he was lying PROSTATE under IT.. and
II was thought that he was killed
But he arose and refused To be
conveyed TO hospital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Is, 900 Boches Put Out of
Action by Allied Smash

hospitals. permanently MANNED.
In some places tn. former enemy
bulge Is stiii oobbicd with boche dead.
the French and Americans having
no time TO bury them. Reports re-
ccivcd from Switzerland state tina,
long trains behind the German limo.
are bearing off wounded to the al.
ready conEcsted hospitals.
In nan power alone the allies have
dealt the enemy staggering blow.
from which he cannot recover. Ger.
man power passed It's zenith months
ago while daily. almost hourly. tho
allied strength Is growing. as every
American troopshlp touches these
shores
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
BY WEBB MILLER
rnlted Prcas Correspondent

RfS. Aug. s.--Orc of the most
important results of the present
fighting. aside from regaining the In.
y1ltative. recovering French territory
and wiping out the menace to Paris.
IL the effective depletion OF German
man power.
Since July IS. Ludcndorff has
hurled no icss-and probably more
than 10000 men against the allies.
Of which $4,000 will never fire an.
other shot. More than 10000 OF
these are prisoners. Tens OF thou.
sands are buried in tho Rheims. Sois
sons pocket. or are lying In German
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
President Brum
of Uruguay May
Come to Seattle

Dr. Baltasar Brum. president elect
Of IN. republic Of Uruguay. first
South American leader TO dcnounce
Germany. viii arrive In san Francis.
co within the next few days. accord
Ing 10 adviCes received by Adoipho
Bracons. consul for Uruguay and
Panama in Seattle.
The Seattle Chamber OF Commerce
Will Invite President Brum to visit
Seattle. lie is touring the United
States as "A guest of the state de-
partmcnt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06


The enemy - holding the heights
along the north bank Of the river.
Hts artillery fire has increased. while
his machine guns sweep the river
crossings and the approaches TO the
heights American artillery Ia
pounding the boche positions. Mean.
time. additional allied infantry and
other units have crossed the river.
The situation In Fismcs IN peculiar
reminiscent OF the days when the
Americans occupied Vera Cruz Al.
tho the town is held by our troops.
German snipers are stlll concealed In
buildings and cellars Americans on
both sides Of the Nesic are rnopping
up those sniprrs and stray machine
guns
our advance forces are likely 20
continue beyond F1nrnes and let tho
rear elements finish the mopping
up operations
American cavalry is patrolling the
Fismcs region. Rain Is falling and
all roads are scmi-rivers. Fields
are soft under foot. men and horses
sinking deep IN tho mud at every
step. Tho banks OF the Vcslc are
more marshy than ever. making
operations slower and more diff
cult.
In spite OF these handicaps. the
Americans continue 20 feel out tho
German line. constantly pressing
forward The Ncsle. In this region.
Is about is meters (about so fcet)
wide. and Is swift and deep. Cross
ings were made. however. over
partially wrecked bridges. the men
climbing over the wreckage that
still protrudcd above water.
sur fighting marked the taking
OF FisncS. The bochcs had cxten-
siVe machine gun dcfenscs and
rather heavy artillery conccntra-
tions
Extended artillery preparation
Continued on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES
IN THE FIELD. Aug. 6.-t2lo p.
m.}--French troops today maintained
their bridgeheads across the Nesle
river, despite two strong German
counter attacks.
A mill on the edge of the village of
Braisne. on the Nesle. six miles
northwest of Fismes. was occupied
by the French during the night.
Two bridges in that region were also
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
AIR BOMB KILLS
1000 CAPT|vES

ROME. Aug. 6.-Austrian air.
planes bombed camp Of italian
prisoners. killing 1000, according TO
an italian girl who escaped with a
group Of refugees from territory oc.
cupied by the Austrians.
According to the refugees the Aus.
trians are pillaging houses and steal.
ing crops. Austrian soldiers at.
tackled an Italian home at Oderzo
with their bayonets. killing the men
and kidnapping the women.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
HERMAN NABBED
len ROUTE EAST

Chief OF police at Havre. Mont.
Tuesday morning apprehendcd Emil
Herman, Washington state secretary
OF the socialist party. en- route to
Chicago on Great Northern train.
Herman jumped his bail OF 500. 900
In Seattle, where he was under fed.
eral sentence TO serve 10 years In
the penitentiary for violation Of the
espionage act. and was at liberty
pending appeal.
Herman was arrested on the or.
ders OF Clarence l.. Reames. head OF
the department Of justice Of this dis
rict. He viii be returned TO Seattle
at once.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Hindenburg Is Desperately
Seeking Time to Withdraw

ately for tho work Of moving their
guns across the Aisne Is n slow and
laborious process.
To drive the Germans back by
frontal attacks along the Vesle
would exact heavy death toll from
the allies much in excess OF what the
Germans themselves would suffer.
Gen. Foch has repeatedly shown
he will not engage In these short.
sighted tactics.
The time for the allies major Of
fensive has not yet come. and the
fewer casualties the allies suffer In
the meantime. the more certain will
the final result OF the offensive be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
HUNS FEAR ARMY
MUST RETIRE TO
THE MEUSE RIVER
Vossiche Zeitung Pessimistic and Peo-
pie Nervous; Means Belgian Evacu.
alton Also

] (Bv Uni'ed Press o
THE HAGUE, Aug. 6-The Berlin Vossische Zetung,
in pessmistc article hints at the possibility of German
retreat to the line of the Meuse according advees here
neutral traveller. returning from Berlin declared
day that the man the street there and begin
ming to reckon on the ultimate defeat of Germany.
Such retirement hined at in the Vosssche Zeitung
would the REIMBURSEMENT of practically all occupied
French territory and two-thirds of Belgium.
The Meuse river, rising % miles south of Neufchateau
flows norhward thru Verdun crossing the Belgian border
south of Dnan 1t turns sharply northeastward Namur
flowing thru Lege and crossing the border Holland
-Nammstrch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Allies Welcomed
by Russians, Who
Help Troops Land

LONDON, Aug. t. The Russian
population actually aided In the land
ing Of allied naval and military forces
at Archangel Friday. 1t was officially
announced today. The arrival OF
the allied forces was the signal for
an enthusiastic demonstration by the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
French Holding Ground
North of Vesle River

west bank of the Avre on the three
mile front between Morisel and
Breaches.
North of Montdidier. the French
progressed to the Avre. which they
now border between Breaches and
Morisel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

seized. The Germans are still hold
ing out in Braisns.
Machine gun emplacements have
been established in Braisne, and the
enemy is making heavy resistance
there. Artillery OF both armies are
heavily shelling along the Aisne.
Nesle and Oise rivers.
Further north. the French are sol.
idly established on the banks OF the
River Avre. north of Breaches and
Neuville wood
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
French Encounter Dense
Barrage in Advance Zone
DISPATCH FROM JOHN DE GANDT
my United Press Leased Wire. Direct The starr

and dropped bombs on the pontoons
thrown across the Aisne by the Ger
mans. Two OF these were destroyed.
The enemy artillery fire is having
little effect. but French advanced
troops are encountering dense ma
chine barrage. The French are
awaiting the bringing up OF more ar
tillery before attempting further adj
vances in force.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
United Press
Summary of
War Events


NESLE-AISNE FRONT--Gcr.
man resistance continues along
the Ncslc-Aisne front. and the
opposing artilleries are engaged
In terrific duel. apparently pre-.
paratory to- another allied AS
sault, Allied detachments cling
ing To the north bank of the
Nosle are successfully resisting
enemy efforts to dislodge them.
PICARDY FRONT - The
French made another advance
north of Montdidier. occupying
the west bank of the Avre on the
three mile front between Brac-
ches and Morisel a German
raid southeast Of Montdidier was
repulsed German artillery heav.
lily shelled the Nillers Breton.
ncnux sector with gas.
FLANDERS FRONT-Brltish
troops rcpulsed German raid
southeast of Merris and made "A
successful trip into the boche
lines in the Nieppe forest. Hos
tile artillery was active north OF
Bethune.
SCOTLAND-Britlsh clothing
manufacturers have taken
contract TO refit 1000, 900 Ameri-
can soldiers.
FRANCE - Renewal of the
long range bombardment OF
Paris resulted in some victims
and material damage.
GEItMANY-The German Vos.
sichc Xeitung hints at the possi-
bility of a German retirement to
the Meuse river line.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Allies Capture
1000 Enemy Guns

LONDON, Aug. 6.--Sincc tho Ger
mans began their retreat from the
Marnc the allies have captured / 900
guns. thousands Of machine guns and
millions OF rounds Of artillery am.
munitlon. dispatches received here
report.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
PRESIDENT POINCARE
DECORATES PERSHING

WITH THE AMERICAN AR.
MIES IN FRANCE. Aug. 6-Prcsi.
dent Poincare personally decorated
Gen. Pershing with tho Grand Cross
OF the Legion or Honor this morning.
I'm impressive military ceremonies. at
American general headquarters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

NEW YORK. Aug. s.-Gen. Foch's
high quality OF patience IL again con
trolling the allies strategy south OF
the Aisne.
Won Hindenburg's enucements to
the allies 10 overrun themselves and
fail into carefully prepared German
pitfalls are having no more success
now than at any time since the re
treat from the Marne began
The Germans are In strong de
fensive positions north Of the Vesle.
They are holding their line desper-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Lord Reading Is
Back in England

NEW YORK. Aug. 6.--Lord Read
ing. British ambassador to the
United states. has arrived In Eng
land. II was announced by the Brit
ish bureau of information today lie
made the trip for the purpose OF
comforting with the British war
cabinet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

PARIS. Aug. 6.-tNoon.l-Allied
troops are maintaining their posi-
tons on the north bank of the Nesle'
despite German efforts 10 eject them,
the war office announced today.
French troops again advanced
north Of Montdidier, occupying the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

PARIS. Aug. 6.-4 y. m)-With
the Germans resisting fiercely along
the Nesle. French heavy artillery on
the south bank of the river this aft
ernoon laid down terrific fire on
the table land between the Nesle and
the Aisne. The crossings OF the Aisne
were also heavily shelled.
simultaneously, French American
aviators flew over the enemy forces
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Zeppelins Fail in
New Raid Attempt

LONDON. Aug. ENEMY air.
ships approaching the eastern coast
OF England Monday night were driv.
en- away before they reached inland.
the admiralty announced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
FOE AT BAY.
ALONG west.
BATTLE line.
German Summer Campaign
Is Failure and Reserves
Are Melting
MAY REARRANGE FRONT
Dispatch From William
Philip Simms

WITH THE BRITISH AR
MIt.s IN FRANCE. Aug. 6--The
German armlr. ar~ st bay. Their
full retreat toward the Aisnr has
forced them Ia abandon positions
along the Avrc and Anrre rivers
and near Giyenchy.
Tho Tcuton hordes IRE face 20 face
with three rock bottom facts.
First, the German summer
campaign 80 far ~ . complete
failure.
second. their reserves are
badly used up.
Third. they are equsIied. " not
outaumber~d by eager forces.
which are being Increased weekly
by tens Of thousands Of absolute
" Ut Americans. who are fidEet.
Ing with impsfience 10 get ri the
Germans.
Won Hlndrnburg and Won Lnd~p.
dorff. the German leaders. have only
one card left to play. and IL Ia a card
Of doubtful value IL consists ~ a
complete rOrran nxcmrnt OF tho West.
crn front. suitinx Il TO tho altered
conditions By shortening the line and
adopting a defensive strategy behind
the rivers and other natural barriers.
One. last Card
This plan would Involve the selcc-
tion Of one spot where remnants Of
tho armies from everywhere would
be collected to try for n decision
This bid for victory. II made. mus,
have the DEVILS luck. plus all pos.
slbie aid from the German Gott. plus
a large element of the miraculous.
Without these conditions this bid
must fail. after which the last spark
Of Ccrmany's hopes is gone forever
over the wreck OF what was once
the worlds greatest offensive army
hovsrs today tho oppressive shadow
OF defeat. Prisoners admit there is a
spirit ~ hopelcssness IN tho German
camp. which IL gradually spreading
TO all parts Of the army.
have not spoken Of pcssirnlstic
letters from Germans 10 their homes
because ! believe they did not rep.
resent the general feeling arm con.
vinced. however. that the following
letter from n soldier In the Marne
Continued on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Long-Range Guns
Find New Victims

PARIS. Aug. 6.--The long-rangc
bombardment of Paris was resumed
today. There were some victims and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

The most expensive chair In the
world belongs TO the pope. II Is Of
solid silver and cost $4,000
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
HUNS QUIT M0NTDIDlER PLATEAU
PATRIO-PROFlTEERS

Editors NoteThe following article appeared In the Port
land News few days ~ equally applicable to con
dtions n Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
j. s. PLANNING
BIC SURPRISE

The United States will not declare
war on either Bulgaria or Turkey for
significant diplomatic reasons. ac
cording 20 statements made by DR..
James l.. Barton. president Of the
American Roberts college at Con
Turkey, who is in Seattle
al the present time as head Of a re-
lief mission.
Dr. Barton. who has held confer
ences with both the sultan and Pres
ident Wilson. inimated Tuesday
that the policy which the government
Of the United States is framing 20
fit the Balkan situation will be a
revelation TO the world. He also in.
tinated that the near future might
see the swinging round OF the pivoi
states TO the allied banners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

AMSTERDAM. Aug. s.-Rumors
have reached here that some of the
crews Of German submarines at VII.
helmshaven revolted and that a mum.
Der Of sailors were executed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

DISPATCH FROM WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS
LRR Lntcd Prcss Leascd WIZ. 10 b. iarL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
OF
U.S.NOW IN
VESLE ZONE
Yanks Wage Heavy Fight
ing Against New Resist
anCe OF TeutOnS
ARTILLERY is ACTIVE
Dispatch From Fred
S. Ferguson

WITH THE AMERICAN AR
MIES IN FRANCE. Aug. g.
German resistance continues to-
day along the Nesle. Heavy
fighting II under way ON the en-.
tire line.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Artillery Duel Is Raging
On Aisne, Vesle and Disc

DISPATCH FROM LOWELL MELLET
fBv Unitcd Press Lcased Wirc Direct 10 The Starl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

CBy United Press Wire. Direct to The star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
kBerlm Paper Hints Germans May Quit France

! TANES hat us all. especially ia these !
! 4 wor days. Rep Ciand kitchin. floor
leader Of the house, explains the neic tcar
tar program on page fs Of The Star
! TO-DAY,
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-06
HOTEL COMO ARRIVALS.

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