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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-28
KILLED IN ACTION

1IEUTENANTS:
 Harry W. Craig, Cleveland, 0. CarlsC Cramer, New York. Arch Dixon Worsham, Henderson, Ky SBRGEANTS:
 Harvey NJ. Ledwell, Randlernan. N. C. Maurice kinsey, Martins Ferry, O. Thomas P O'Donovan. New York Richard Procknow, Oshkosh, Wis
 CORPORALS:
 Albert Peausoleil HaverhiH. Mass. George Edmund Brenner, Syracuse, New York.
 John j. Finnegan. New York. Cornelius F. Fitzpatric Brooklyn. Levy l.. Kellogg, Mountain Home, Idaho.
 Joseph E. OBoyle, Fort Dodge. la Nicholas Alicaris. Tinos, Greece, Charles l.. Beatty, Philadelphia Leo Bednarkewicz, Tamaroa, H. Willis J. Henshaw, Marengo, III. Guy E. Moe, Decorah, Ia. John Allen, Philadelphia. Cornelius F. Flynn, Bethlehem, Pa. Neil E. Hillabrant. Assumption. III. John Kirkpatrick Stafford. N Y Walter Levanda, Nanticoke. Pa. Elmer H. Parret. Spencerville, Q. l.. J. Sammler. Chicago. Fred W. Thiel, London. o. Walter Thorne. Oshkosh, Wis. Bugler Frank Charles Ferguson, Zanesvilie, o.
 MECHANICS:
 Charles w Heibel, Chillicothe O. Harry W. Smith. Lake Bluff, III. Wagoner Clifford l.. Mitz, Dubuque, Iowa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-28
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Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
GERMAN SUCCESS MADE INCENTER ORIGNVA[ FRONTAL ATTACK UPON NEW BATTLE SECTOR

OTTAWA, April 11.-Telegraphing from British headquarters in France this evening, Reuters correspondent says:
 "The situation in Flanders is regard ed today as fairly well in hand, but the fighting continues on heavy scale and is likely to continue. What sue cess the Germans achieved developed out of an advance in the center of the original front of attack, helped by the misty weather. The territory which the enemy oyerran. was very sparsely populated by civilians and as regards the character of the country it is q barren gain. Moreover. the enemy communications are heightened along long tracts of clay.
 Moved Down in Waves
 Tine weather had improved and at 10 o'clock this morning the enemy made a formidable attack against Hol- lcbeke. Fighting of great intensity followed, Masses of the enemy ad- yanced in waves over the heavy ground flanking Roosebeck, making a great target for the riflemen and machine guns, which wrought what is described as terrible execution.
 Comparatively few of the enemy got to grips with the defenders and eventually the attack was completely repulsed, the struggling retreat being followed by the field guns until the en- emy disappeared in the mist.
 Continuous Fighting in Wood
 Around Ploegsteert wood and ES-
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
CASUALTY LISTS IF DAY LARGEST
 SO.FAR IN VAR
Pershing Reports 234 Men
 Killed, Wounded, Missing
 Or Dead From Sickness; Eighteen Officers Named
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WASHINGTON, April 1.-Two casualty lists from the American ex- peditionary forces issued today by the war department contained the names of 234 men killed, wounded or missing in action and dead from wounds, acci- dents and diseases. The first. made public this morning had PA names, and the second given out late in the day had 110 names, including those of 22 men killed in action, the largest num- Der so far reported at one time by Gen eral Pershing.
 The combined lists showed:
 Killed in action 23.
 Died of wounds, 3.
 Missing in action, {.
 Died from accidents, 6.
 Died from disease. 17.
 Wounded severely, so.
 Wounded slightly, 9S.
 Eighteen officers were named in the two lists. Three lieutenants were killed in action. a major died of wounds, two captains and two lieuten- ants are missing ill action, lieutenant and two cadets died of accidents, a lieutenant died of disease. another lieu tenant was wounded severely and a lieutenant colonel, a captain and three lieutenants were wounded slightly.
 In the absence of definite informa- tion, it was generally believed here that the unusual large number of men reported killed in action were mostly railway engineers, who with the Ca nadians. assisted the allied infantry in the first days of the great German n drive in Picardy.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
NEW OFFENSIVE MAY BE PLANNED II. OFFSET DANCER ID GERMANS 0N THEIR OWN SECTORS

movement in this region is designed by German strategists to offset similar danger on a far greater scale to their own main front of operations to the south. The advanced German troops in the Amiens action are roughly 25 to 90 miles beyond the general trend of the line which they assaulted when the drive began three weeks ago. The width of the break in that line is from 50 to 50 miles.
 Believe Aimed at Calais
 The extreme of the allied line now assailed from south to north are more than 100 miles apart if the whole Ger man movement is regarded as one ac- tion. It was suggested today that the Germans might plan transfer of their weight of their assault northward so as to throw the apex of their wedge to- ward a. point on the coast west Of Boulogne and Caliis, the main British bases at the narrowest point in the channel
 The only other theory advanced in explanation of the Armentieres thrust was that it might constitute wholly separate operation, aimed directly at these two ports.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
THIRTY MILE LINE OF
 ALLIES SET BACK SIX
Wilson Bill
 Opposed and
 Gets Defense
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 WASHINGTON, April 11.-Re- striction of the presidents power in recognizing government asen- cies to the military establishment and other war making branches was advocated and opposed today when the senate resumed debate on the Overman reorganization bill, laid aside week for passage of sedition legislation.
 DEMOCRATS START ATTACK
 Senator Smith of Georgia, demo- crat, led the attack on the admin istration measure, declaring that while there is no lack of confi- dence in President Wilson, he should not be given authority to disturb interstate commerce com mission, federal reserve board, fed eral trade commission or other agencies of the civil establish ments. He said he favored giving the president more power over the military establishment than the bill provides, but by specific des ignation.
 In long speech championing the bill Senator Lewis of Illinois, democratic whip, declared congress should give the president any pow CTS he deems necessary to success fully prosecute the war.
 CHAMPIONED BY WILSON
 "Any who are against my meas ure that the president demands as necessary to win the war;" he said, "are against the president"
 Senator Lewis said he believed the president now has authority to make changes in government de- partments without legislation, but that the president has often been criticized for exercising alleged dictatorial or illegal powers during the war and that such criticism should be avoided by giving him the specific statutory authority he desires.
 BOARD CONSOLIDATION
 Senator Cummins of Iowa, re- publican, who has vigorously op- posed the measure, interrupted to suggest that under it's terms the president could appoint deputy president" transfer all his author ity and virtually retire. Senator Lewis said this was not fact, but suggested that the interstate com nnerce commission, federal trade commission and federal reserve board could be abolished and their functions consolidated in a board of business, finance and transport ation.
 Senator Reed of Missouri, demo- crat, again spoke in opposition.
 ASHURST DEFENDS BILL
 Senator Ashurst of Arizona, democrat pleaded that no aid or comfort be given to the enemy by shackling the American command CT ln- chief. He declared President Wilson the most potent official in "allied christendom' and the spokesman for the allies.
 Yet" he continued, "this man who has demonstrated his great capacity for public affairs and has moved with unerring precision in matters of worldwide import, is not to be trusted-so say some senators-with the power of trans ferring certain bureau officials and chief clerks in Washington"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
ENGLISH
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 LONDON, April 1.-The of ficial report from Field Marshal Haie's headquarters in France to night reads:
 "The enemy pressed his attacks strongly throughout the day on the whole northern battle front. Heavy and continuous assaults have been delivered by fresh Ger man divisions in the region of the river Lave between Loisne and Lestrem.
 "In this fighting the fifty-first division has beaten off incessant attacks with great loss to the enemy and by vigorous and sue cessfuI counter attacks has re- captured positions into which the enemy had forced his way.
 "Heavy fighting has taken place at Estaires and between Estaires and Steenwerck. In this sector also the enemy attacked in strength and succeeded our posi- tions in the neighborhood of Poegsteert wood and the enemy made some progress. Further north heavy attack was launched this morning against our lines in the neighborhood of Wytchaete and Hollebeke, but was completely repulsed by tn. ninth divisions with great loss to the enemy.
 Fighting is continuing on the whole front between La Bassee canal and the Ypres- Confines canal On the remainder of the British front the day again passed comparatively quiet"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
Republican A. p. Leased WireJ

WASHINGTON, April 11--In today's reports from France on the battles in the Armentieres region military ob- servers here read with satisfaction of the successful British counter attacks which overcame much of the initial ad- vantage gained by the Germans in their first rush. The situation was not sufficiently clarified, it was said, however, to determine whether the ef fort was a separate movement aimed at the channel ports or an extension of the Amens onslaught designed to widen the base of the wedge aimed at that town.
 Armenteres Not Needed
 In any case, the British have not allowed the new thrust to gain any great momentum, despite the evacu- ation of Armentieres itself. The town has been under gunfire constantly and had no strategic advantage. It's evac- uation was made certain by the extent of the initial penetration of the British lines on both sides. leaving it at the apex of a narrow and dangerous wedge.
 Some officers believe the whole
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
GRAIN SH|PLOADS
 WILL CO ID DUTCH
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WASHINGTON, April 11.-Immed- fate shipment of two shiploads of grain to Holland was authorized today by the war trade board to meet the grow ing shortage of food in that country. A third steamer will be permitted to pro- ceed to Argentina from a southern port of the United States to loan grain for Holland.
 The three cargoes will amount to 14,- 900 tons, which with other supplies will be allowed to go forward, despite cur tailment of consumption here, just as if the shipping agreement with Holland had been put into effect instead of be- ing held up by Germany's illegal threats of rerpisal against Hollands commerce.
 It is understood that equivalent ton mage will be sent from Holland ports simultaneously. Germany having agreed to refrain from sinking such vessels in view of Hollands extreme need, which in the beginning was caused by the U-boat depredations.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
OBTAINS
 FORE|CN PRODUCTS
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WASHINGTON, April 11.-Tesu- mony of Chairman Hurley of the ship ping board, and J. Leonard Replogle, director of steel supplies for the war industries board, given the senate commerce committee several days ago in executive session was made public today and disclosed that General Pershing has obtained T50,000 tons of steel products from the French and British governments to meet urgent needs in France with an agreement to replace the tonnage in plates, pro- jectiles and other forms from the United States.
 MT. Replogle told the committees he did not believe it practical for the government to arrange to send steel to fabricating plants as far west as Omaha, Neb., when the fabricateu material must be shipped back to the east to be used in ship construction. Other testimony has indicated a be- lief that this would be practicable.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
Reading Says Allied Lines
 WiH Be Held
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 CHICAGO, April 1.-The line on the western front in France will hold, the Earl of Reading, British ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary on a special mission to the United States and lord chief justice of England, said in an address before the chamber of commerce of the United States here tonight.
 'It would be foolish to minimize the onslaught of the German horde against our line in the vest" said Lord Reading. Gains have been made by the enemy. Our line has been pushed back. But the objectives of the German. military commanders have not been attained. They will neve> be attained.
 MUST WIN ALL AIMS
 "To be successful, an offensive such as has been launched against us during the past weeks must attain all of its aims. Unless these aims are realized the ter rife losses compensate but little tor the territory taken.
 England is thankful, all of the other allies are thankful, beyond expression for Americas consent, through her president, for the brigading of American. soldiers with French and British army units. American soldiers are proving and will prove still more of a factor in the fighting
 Commenting upon Americas en. trance into the world war, Lord Reading said:
 NO GERMAN PEACE
 ''it is not only the fact of your aid has been given the allies that makes us look with gratitude to . you, but the fact that, after three years of watching and analysing the causes and principles of the War, America, by joining the allies, placed the stamp of her approval on the moral issues in volved.
 "The liberty of the world is the issue of this war. There will be no German peace. The end of the conflict can come only by the signing of a just and lasting peace. and Germany will never dictate the terms"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
Excitement Subsidina

ment over the Japanese landing at vladivostok is rapidly subsiding anu the Moscow newspapers this evening are generally inclined to the belief that the incident will be settled lo- cally and that the Japanese and English will withdraw The repre- sentatives of the allied countries called at the foreign office today and conferred with Leon Trotzky, Bolsheviki minister of war and ma rine. and Nikolai Lenine, the premier. They reiterated assurances that the landing at Vladivistok was solely on the responsibility of the Japanese admiral
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
ARE CONFIDENT

LONDON, April 11.-A teIe- gram to Reuters from British headquarters in France reads:
 "There is a general disposition to consider the situation in Flanders as pretty we'll in hand and, although fighting is continu- ing on a heavy scale, the outlook is viewed with confidence"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
No American Objection

LONDON, April 1.-The British government has no reason to SUD- pose the American government does not approve of the landing of British and Japanese forces at Vladivostok, Lord Robert Cecil parliamentary under secretary for foreign affairs, said in the house of commons today in replying to a question
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12

BERLIN, April 11-(via london) The official report from general headquarters today reads:
 "The battle of Armentieres has been in full swing since April g. Between Armentieres and Festu- bert, General won Guests army has captured English and Portuguese positions on the southern bank of the Lys and on the eastern bank of the Lave.
 After storming the Grenier wood and Neuve ChapelIe in its first assault across the swampy crater field, it overpowered the wide plain prepared for stubborn resistance, with it's innumerahIe farms and houses and clusters of trees, which by the labor of years had been con structed into strong points of sup. port.
 "The crossing of the Lys was forced by the 37oth infantry resi- ment.
 Yesterday the attack was con- tinued on an even wider front. General Dixt von Arnim's troops captured HoIlebeke, and the first English line adjoining to the soutI They stormed the heights of Mes sines and maintained 1t against strong enemy counter attacks.
 "Tc the south of Waasten War neton they pushed forward as far as Ploegsteert wood and reached the PIoegsteert- Armentieres road.
 General won Guests army crossed the leys at several points between Armentieres and Estaires and is engaged in battle with fresh- Iy brought up English troops on the northern bank of the river to the south of Estaires. We fought our way to the Lave and to the region northeast of Bethune.
 "The number of prisoners has in creased to eonsiredably more than 10000, including Portuguese gen. eraiv
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
EMPEROR CHARLES
 DENIES STATEMENT

Republican A. p. Leased Wirel VIENNA, (Via Paris). April H. An official statement giving the text
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Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
Reassures NIadivostok

TOKYO. April Especial dispatches received here today from Vladivostok say that the proclamation issued by Admiral Sadakichi Kato, member of the Japanese admiralty council, giv- ing reasons for landing of Japanese created good impression among the
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Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
Quiet on French Front

OTTAWA, April 11.-"Relative quiet prevails from Hangard to Noyon," says Reuters correspondent at French headquarters in France in a dispatch sent tonight.
 "The French the correspondent adds, carried out a small infantry at tack at Grivesnes Chateau, locally i'm proving their position in the park.
 "The guns are active on both sides along the whole front. The Germans have done little trench digging. The enemy airmen are more active, but are showing little inclination to take the offensive, chiefly patrolling their own side of the front in powerful groups Of a dozen or more machines with the object of preventing air flights"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12

taires there has been continuous fight ing but the results are not yet known. The enemy has brought up more re- serves and we also have thrown in re- Inducements.
 Northwest of Armentieres, in the direction of Ploegsteert, large bodies of German infantry are reported by our airmen as massing. Artillery heavily concentrated there on the evacuation of Armentieres carried out very sue cessful firing on these bodies. The en- emy is not attempting to press our retirement. The whole place is a vast pit of mustard gas and our soldiers welcome the release from the place."
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
Hope to Quiet Fears

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Landing of American marines at Vladivostok is expected to have a re-assuring ef- feet in Russia. With Americans joining the British and Japanese naval forces in protecting life and the vast stores of war material be- longing to the allies at the Siberian port, the enterprise is given a dis tinctly international character which, it is believed here, should quiet fears of the Russians aroused by German suggestions that a Japanese invasion has been begun.
 Emphasize Local Feature
 Since the attitude of the United States is credited with having stayed the proposal for real Japanese inter- vehtion in Siberia to check German influence. participation by Americans is counted upon to emphasize the purely local character of an opera tion undertaken to protect life and property where there is no competent Russian authority to enforce order.
 No details are available as to the number of marines landed. In fact, the navy department tonight had not been officially informed of the land ing, though American warships are at Nladivostok and the step was not unexpected.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
British and Portuguese ng to Ridges In Face Strong
 Massed Attacks By Germans But Are Slowly Forced Back
 and Huns Claim to Hold Suburbs of Town of Armentieres
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Republican A ~ WINGING his heaviest legions and mightiest guns far to the north of the Pcardy battlefield, Field Marshal von Hindenburg now is driving attack after attack against the British lines between Aras and Ypres Charging the level country behind tempest of high explosive and gas shes the Germans have succeeded by terrific fighting in penetrating the British defenses at points front of nearly thirty miles to depth of al most six miles just to the south of Ypres.
 The loss of Anentieres is admitted by the British, but this expected from the trend of events that tor during the last few days The enemy had driven both sides of the town and holding out longer by the Brit sh would have mperied the whole line So far known, the withdrawal of the British forces from Armentieres orderly and only for the purpose of strengthening out the line in the region where the German pressure is the heaviest.
 Still Hold Grip Upon Big Ridge
 The British have stood firm at vital points along the line Wytschaee still is held by Field Marshal Haig's who also maintain their grip Messnes ridge Les trem, Poegsteert and Poegseert wood and Hollebeke against which furious assaults have been launched only to break down or be nufed by British counter attacks terrific attack made against Hoebeke and Wyschaete was completely repused with great loss to the Germans This particular part of the battle line in the west has been the of terrible fighting for nearly four years Aeneres marked the farhest retirement in this region of the French, British and Begians in August and Sep tember 1914 Just to the north Ypres the Germans on April 22 1915 first oosed the Canadian troops their poisonous gas and here December 19 the year. they drove hard at the thin line of Canadians desper ate effort to reach Calais On both occasions the Cana dlans beat back the enemy and held their lines intact
 Once Scene of British Offensive
 Nearby the British launched their counter offensive in February 1916 and withstood furious attacks during April and May, the same year.
 The drive south of Ypres has developed into major operation, 1t would appear and the Germans using their massed attack system not counting the losses inflicted upon themselves their advance So far they have gained little of great tactical value
 HIGH GROUND IS STILL BEING RETAINED ALLIES The high and there the of line to
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Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
GERMAN

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 eERIIN, April 1t-(via London) -The official communication from headquarters this evening says:
 "The battle near Armentieres is taking a further favorable course. We have penetrated into the sub- urbs of Armentieres.
 South of Estaires the Lave has been crossed at some points"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12
AMERICAN MARINES
 HAVE BEEN LANDED
 ID PROTECT GOODS
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KAREN, Friday, April 5.-Ameri- can marines have been landed at Nladivostok, as well as British and Japanese forces, according to advices from that place. The Americans are in control of the docks, while the Japanese are guarding the railway and ammunition depots.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-12

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