The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-08
WEEKS HAPPENINGS
IN THE WAR ZONE
A Synopsis of the Daily Happenings
of Importance Upon the Ameri-
can Battlefront in France

Friday Further movements in the
struggle in the Aisne-M Marine salient
were prepared for on both sides. The
infantry rested while the allied gun
ners kept up an incessant lombard
ment. The Germans were driven from
the Meuniere wood at the point of
the bayonet. The Germans attacked
southwest of Rheims, but were re-
pulsed by the French.
Saturday-Soissons fell as the al
lies went forward The Germans re-
treated on the front from scissors
to Rheims. The Yanks advanced
five miles pursuing the enemy The
American troops, supported on the
right and left by the French adj
vanced in open order and plowed
through rain-soaked fields for mile.
The British continued their raids in
France and Flanders. The Germans
bombarded the British south of the
Somme and near Ypres. Japan will
act with allies in Siberia, according
to press dispatches from Tokyo. The
plan Of operation for her efforts is
to be put into execution at once.
Sunday-The Americans took Fis-
mes, which was a German base on the
river Vesle, and swept forward in the
center Of the Marine pocket The adj
vance Of the whole army was along a
front of almost As miles. More than
so additional towns have been taken
by the allies. The allied advance
for the day was over six miles Fig
ures compiled show that over 100000
embarked during the
month of July. There were over
/ 100000 Americans abroad, accord
ing to Sunday dispatches.
Monday The allies crossed the
Aisne river at SCISSORS. The river
Vesle was also crossed at Rheims.
The Hun retreat became faster. The
Germans have fallen back on To-
mile front to the Avre river. The
crown prince has now lost all territory
gained in the last German drive.
German reinforcements were reported
in the scissors sector. The
German resistance faltered on the left
wing Of the allied advance, but stiff
eHed and grew desperate on the right
wing. 1t was stated that the num-
Der of prisoners captured by the al
lies in the last two days will thrill
the allied world when announced.
The American troops captured the
town of Fismes Sunday. after heavy
artillery bombardment. A few Amer
cans entered the town Saturday af-
sernoon, but were driven out Sun
lay morning, only to come again, to
stay. Crack Prussian guard units
are offering the most desperate re-
3istance to the Americans. To Sat
lrday night, S,400 Huns and 1873
guns had been captured by the Amer
co forces.
Tuesday The allies consolidated
positions on the north bank Of the
yesle river, and a heavy artillery
)attle ragged The enemy attempted
attacks, but was repulsed. American
,viators took part in the big battle.
The Germans evacuated the lines near
3ethune, and large numbers Of pris-
,ners we're captured. A hospital
transport was torpedoed on the At
antic ocean, with a loss of 1923 lives.
America is ready to fight to a fin
sh, according to the president. Prep
lrations are being made in Washing
on for an army of 100000 men, A
lew draft bill, fixing the draft age
1t 18 to AS, is in the hands Of Con-
gress and if passed registration will
be held September 5. Ger
many must either Internationally sur
-ender or fight to finish, is the I'LL
imatum of the American people.
Wednesday-Th Germans estab-
ished artillery positions and poured
IN intensely heavy fire upon the
Americans in an effort to retake the
ground captured. The Americans,
however, stood their ground, answer
ng the artillery fire in kind, as we'll
IS showing remarkable accuracy with
he machine guns. 1t is stated that
he new positions which were taken
lp by the Germans on the Vesle river
ire excellent for defense, and mill
AIRY men thought that the Germans
would likely fortify them further
md make stand here. The weather
vas reported as misty and not fa-
-orable for fighting.
Thursday - The American troops
themselves more firmly
n the far side Of the Vesle river,
h spite Of German cou ter attacks.
ne British went forward on five
ale front. Their lines were advanced
900 yards. It is rumored that Ger
ian sailors at Wilhelmshaven have
evolted in protest against the con-
mutation of submarine warfare. Brit
III troops have landed in Vladivostok, :
avs dispatch from Shanghai. The
.merican troops in Siberia will be
,ldar command Of Genaral Graves.