Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-14
CRIPPLED AMERICANS FROM THE
BATTLE FRONT TELL OF 40.
ADVANCE OF AMERICANS
FRANCE is JUBlLANT;
cLEMENcEAU's SON HERO
Supporters Of Enemy Positions Taken
at Point Of eayonet-captain Glenn.
eneeau Leads French Contingent in
Advanes-Paris Newspapers Praise
Accomplishment Of Americans. =

Paris. Sept. 14.-About a hundred
of the first American wounded arriv-
ing in the rear from the st. Mih!el
sector gave the impression that the
battle was a great victory and full
of promise for the future. The Amer
lean troops exhibited splendid dash.
some of the regiments moving to the
assault with flags flying and singing
the Marseillaise."
One Of the principal points of sup
port in the enemy's defense was
taken at the point Of the bayonet
Despite fierce resistance, the Ger
mans were completely overthrow and
suffered exceptionally heavy losses.
The American units co-operated
splendily with the French. One
American officer, who was wounded
during the hottest part Of the battle
relates thamt a small French detach-
ment found itself in difficulties in a
wood full Of machine guns.
Yankees Rush to Aid.
without waiting for orders the
Americans advanced spontaneously to
turn the position. and reached the
rear of the wood. precipitated them
selves on the enemy and slaughtered
the gunnes on their weapons.
| According to La Liberte. regarding
| the capture Of certain town, the
! first officer to enter at the head OF
his troops was Capt. Michael Clemen
deau, son Of the French prime minis.
| ter This town was stubbornly de-
| Tended by two German divisions, great
| numbers Of whom remained as prison
| ers, in addition to the large number
killed.
After calling to mind that in the
| months of March and April the
American soldiers were fighting side
| by side with the French and the
English in the somme Valley: tina,
later on American divisions were
covering themselves with glory In
front of Chateau Thierry and on tn,
banks Of the Marine. lie Homme Libre
| premier Clemenceau's paper) sa-
lutes in these words General Perish
ing's first great offensive:
american Army There"
"'Now they join in the conflict. nc
longer as contributors in the French
and English forces, but as an au'
tonomous force, acting on their own
resources. rnaneuvering in accord
ance with their own tactics and like
~ to keep surprises in store for the
enemy.
The American army is there!
Let US Joyfully salute her splendid
soldiers. OVERLOOKING with youth and
energy. The Germans must DE feel
ing some anxiety as they know how
resolute the Americans are. Presi-
dent Wilson has pointed out that the
ending of the war admits OF no com
promise The labor leader Gompers
said. in his turn. that this is no longer
q war but a crusade.
| "Tt is-a crusade undertaken with
unalterable enthusiasm and steady
faith in final triumph! Yesterday wae
good day for the allies"
Bully Says cIemeneeau.
That's bully!"
Such was Premier C1emenceau's
sole comment on the news from the
St. Mihiel front late today. The I'll
gers" face was wrapped in smiles
France halls the Americans on
slaught with unbounded rejoicing
The French press Is enthusiastic in
its eulogy of the American fighting