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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
Germans Bring Up
Fresh Divisions for
An1iens Blou,
by The Associated Press)

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE, Friday. May 1o.-Grivesnes,
on the front below Amiens. where the
Germans suffered sharp local defeat
at the hands of the French yesterday,
was under a most severe bombardme mt
again to-day, but no infantry action
developed and the French organized
themselves in their newly captured po-
sition. Along the greater part of the
front military operations were confined
to small enterprises. The waiting at
titude of the Allies is expected to com
pei the enemy to show his hand very
shortly
The Germans have brought large
number of fresh divisions into the line
facing Amiens, indicating preparation
for action in that locality, but they
ginning an offensive. General Won
Bellows army remains quiescent in the
vicinity of Arras. Each time the
enemy has attempted to feel the
strength of the Allied forces recently,
either north or south of the Somme, he
has suffered severe setback, causing
him to hesitate to undertake a new
operation on large scale. He has
learned by hard experience that the
Allies are prepared.
General Foch's army is now absolute
~ unified, without distinction as to ma
tionality. 1t is fully acquainted with
German tactical methods and ready to
meet them.
ANY German operation having the
nature Of surprise is improbable, but
1T is felt the enemy must soon make
aapother effort to reach the detectives
Ter which he set out on March 81 and
thus far has not attained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12

well aware there is a great deal to
learn"
THE Westminster Gazette: "All
our people will echo the message Of
welcome to the United States troops
WHICH the King has written. The de-
parture from precedent which is in
VOWED in writing the letter is welcome
in the humanity of its touch. The
German calculation that the operations
of submarines would prevent America
from playing an effective part on the
continent of Europe has proved not
the least of the blunders Germany has
made since the war began.
"Americans are already giving sub
stantial aid to the Allies. and before
long will stand in Fra..ce as com
pletely organized army Of such for
mdable dimensions as Should give the
Allies an advantage in numbers Of
which nothing can deprive them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12

nouncement. The dispatch of 100000
men Is really great achievement,
"The Mail" says. and adds;
america has had immense and I'M
looked for difficulties to contend with.
She hasn't overcome all Of them, but is
fast getting the better of them. There
is very much to be done before Amer
ica's weight is fully felt. but the gov
eminent and people of the United
States are sparing nothing that will en-
able them to do it,"
Deprecates Impotence
eve hope London will give OR blood
P paS Expres DS fhere is n aaS need Of
fruits Of the American alliance, and
VIC utterly deprecatc the impatience
that would rush the great American
effort before it comes to full prepared
ness. Feverish haste was not Lin
coins note in the war between the
North and the South. For nearly two
years the South had things all it's own
way, but all the time the North was
doggedly preparing the implacable
forces to which Lee ultimately surren-
dcred."
"Thc Times" says: "The Kings let
ter symboizcs the spirit in which the
American soldiers enter their warfare.
Every individual is animated by con-
viction. They are no mere units in a
war machine"
Referring to Secretary Bakers an
nouncement concerning the number of
American troops in Fr-nce. the news
paper says: "The work of those al
ready on the fighting line begins to
tell AS their numbers grow, as the
rapid process Of their training comes
to completion, it will tell more and
more"
Excellent News of Progress
"The Times" says it has excellent
news in regard to the progress of the
training of the American divisions,
adding: "The Americans have set them
selves to learn as rapidly as possible
the intricate business of modern war.
They are keen, open-eyed and very
quick to learn. They are themselves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12

to engape the enemv nev supero
bers; downed an enemy, the second in
two days"
Lieutenant Baer has second cita-
ton in the same issue of the "Journel
Oficiel," reading: "a pilot of marvel
lous keenness, engaging in combat on
every flight; on the same day he
fought three times with the enemy in
superior numbrs, downing one airplane
and forcing two to return to their own
lines disabled"
Major Thaw has been cited several
times previously, and recently became
an ace. He was reported unoficially
last month to have brought down two
enemy machines on the same day.
Lieutenant Baer, also an ace, brought
down his fifth plane in April.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
~ German Machines
Dovned; British Lose s

LONDON, May 11.-Cloudless weather
on Thursday favored the British avia-
tors, according to an official statement
to-day dealing with air activities. and
twenty-seven German machines were
downed and twelve driven down out of
control. The statement follows:
The cloudless weather on Thursday
enabled our airplanes to carry ont p
full days work. More than twenty
four tons of bombs were dropped on
different targets, including important
railway stations at Tourney, Marcoinp.
Chaulnes and Cambrai and billets at
Carvin, Peronne and Chipilly and the
docks Of Zeebrugge. Fighting in the
air was more or less continuous and it
was particularly fierce toward dusk.
twenty seven German machines
were downed, twelve were driven down
out OF control and four hostile obser-
our machines are missing.
During the night four and one-half
tons of bombs were dropped on the
docks and at the entrance of the canal
at Ostend and three and one-half tons
on Peronne, Chaulnes and Bapaume. All
Of the machines returned"
Another official statement dealing
with aerial operations, issued tonight.
reads:
"Low clouds and mist prevented fly
ing on Friday until p. m. After this
hour the weather cleared on a small
part of the front, and great aerial
activity took place in this sector until
dark.
"Over fourteen tons of bombs were
dropped on Peronne, Bapaume, Thielt,
Douai, Zeebrugge and the docks at
Bruges.
Hostile scouts were very active and
made repeated attacks on our bombing
machines. Eight German airplanes
were brought down in air fighting and
six were driven down out of control.
Nine of our machines are missing. One
reported missing on Tuesday has re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
Message on Trench
Dog Shows Germans
Shelled Own Post.

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES ON
THE FRENCH FRONT, Friday. MAJ ~
American batteries bornbarded 4h.
enemy lines heavily last night. tss
shells causing fires in the villages ~
Cantigny and Mesnil-St. Georges (was,
Of Montdidier) held by the Germans
German patrols continue active alor,
the front. One attempted to rush Ans
erican outposts, but was driven off Nv
brisk rife fire. ~
An American outpost caught Ger
man trench dog. The pouch about his
neck contained message that the CO.
nan retaliatory fire was falling short
and that many of their own shells wers
landing in Cantigny. This confirmed
previous information reported by Am
erican outposts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
British Press Calls
Americas Effort
A Wonderful Feat
Bakers Announcement Of
100000 Men Now in
France Brings Praise
Reply to Teuton Sheer
lmpatience Because There Is
Not Feverish Haste Is
Deprecated


LONDON, May 11.-Sccretary Bakers
statement that more than 100000 men
are now in France is given much prom
inence by the press and cordially COM
mented upon. "The Daily Telegraph"
describes Americas effort as a won
derful feat, apart from other vast work
of it's war organization. 1t recalls the
German sneers at Americas efforts and
says that when Secretary Bakers an
nouncement leaks out in Germany the
public there will realize, in this as in
many other matters, that they had
been grossly deceived by their rulers.
"Thc Daily Mail" says that if any
thing is needed to add to the hearth
ness of the greeting awaiting the
American troops in London to-day it
is supplied by Secretary Bakers an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
Severely Wounded

Severely Wounded
BYERs, Homer K. corporal, Jackson. Ohio.
HERZOG. Edgar j.. cook, 1852 Confer
Avenue Johnstown. Penn.
GRIMM, Clyde L., 243 West seventy-fourth
Street, Chicago.
= KL1NT. Edward L., TIA Gaines Street.
Davenport, Iowa.
Slightly Wounded
LEACH. George L., colonel. 2429 Pillsbury
Avenue. Minneapolis.
STElNHARDT. Mortiincre L., lieutenant.
29 Ninth Street, New York
. AGNEW, James, corporal, 276 Bank Street,
Bridgeport. Conn.
Woodbury. Street. Danville, Ill
MONK, Walter, corporal New Brunswick,
N. J.
TAYLOR, Elwood corporal, Chester Penn.
ELLloTI, Ogden r., mechanic. Paris. III
ABBOTT. Donald c., c37 Savannah Ave
nue.. East s, Cleveland, Ohio
Gar; ARMs s R. ~ Sylvester. GA Eighth
ATKINSON, Clemlnie, Denmark, Ore
BLACK, George, Williston, N. D..
BROWN, Wilmer H.. Delaware and West
ern Avenues, Washington Court House, Ohio
CARLIN, Howard j., Fishback Penn.
CARSON. Charles L., III East Sterling
Street, Coffeyville, Kan.
COSPER, Homer M, Spring Green, Wis.
CRISIS, john T.. Cora City. III.
FAIR. Harry M. Lebanon, Penn
=. Foss, Ernest O.. 1925 East Abriendo
Street. Pueblo, Col.
FOYE. Leonard f., 20 Madison Street
Rutland, Vt.
GRIFFITH. Walter Hitchins. KY.
JULIAN. Joseph c., 10 Centre Street,
Bethlehem, Penn.
KELLER. Martin W.. Prairie du Chen.
Wis
KODER. William ]. B., Hellertown, Penn.
LOCKETT, Morris. 1913 Dekalb Avenue,
Brooklyn.
MULLINS, Joe c., Greenfield, Tenn.
MYERS, Claude H.. Browning. Mo.
NELSON. Nicoai F., Grantsburg Wis
ROWE. Harry T., Greenfield Ohio
ST. JEAN, Edward c., ITO Manchester
Street. Manchester. N. H.
SHOEMAN, Kurt. Crownsberg, Germany.
SELF, Emmett. Mount Sterling, Ohio.
SPENCER, Floyd William, Goetzville
Mich
STEPHENS, Robert E., Calhoun, Ga.
WILSEY. Charles, Livirgstonville, NJ Y
Prisoners previously Reported Miss
ing)
HARDESTY, John T.. captain, Winfield.
Mo.
,GODRoN. William H.. lieutenant, Ss4
Riverside Drive, New York.
KERN. Benjamin Thomas, lieutenant ~
West Main Street, Bethlehem. Penn.
MILLER, Frank K, lieutenant, MADEIRA,
Penn.
QU1GLEY, James E.. lieutenant. Adrian.
Penn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
1906, 900 Shells
| fred at British BY.
Foe in hree Hours

tCorrespondenee Of The Associated Press)
sBERNE, April 2l.--German batteries
before the great assault on the British
front on March 81 fred almost three
times as many shells in three hours as
the Germans fred in the entire Franco
Prussian War.
A German staff officer has informed
SWISS newspaper that the German
artiilery used more than 10000
smells during the three hours bonn
parchment preceding the attack. This
rs over $500 a minute, or, estimated on
a front OF fifty miles, about leo a
minute per mile.
The total number Of shells used bv
Germany in the war of 1870 was about
100000. 1~Ns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
Two N. Y. Airmen
Missing in France
One Fell Behind German
Lines and Is Believed
Prisoner

PARIS, May 11.-Thomas Buffun, Of
New York, and Donald. E. Stone, Of
Mexico, N. Y, both members of the La
fayette Flying Squadron. are missing.
Stone probably is prisoner in Ger
many. His machine was seen by in
fantry observers to fall behind the Ger
man lines after fight in which nine
French airplanes and thirteen German
machines were engaged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
move has thus far been conceded,
was still holding his hand.

move has thus far been conceded,
was still holding his hand.
Last evening French poilus
stormed and occupied a pile of brick
which once was the hamlet Of Bou-
looze, just south of Scherpenberg
Hill, and they also smashed the Ger
mans out of Boulcoze Cabaret, near
by. But an enemy counter attack
during the night seems to have forced
the French to retire to their pre-
vious line. Boulooze is on compare
lively high ground, which has been
hotly contested in recent days.
The French this morning initiated
local operation on little stream
known as Vyverbeek, which empties
into the southern end Of Dickebusch
Lake, but according to the latest
reports no decision had been
reached in this engagement.
1t seems passing strange that the
enemy has not made any big drive
before this, and it will be stranger
still if many days pass without q
renewal of the offensive. There is
no doubt that the Germans are anx-
ious to begin operations as soon as
possible, and the delay-if such it
may be termed-indicated the
probability of an extensive push
being in preparation.
The completion of the enemy
plans undoubtedly has been ham,
pered greatly by the excellent coun-
ter work of the Allies, particularly
in the aviation and artillery
branches But even this could hardly
hold back an attack indefinitely.
There are many signs that point to
another violent attack, such as ush-
cred in the offensive Of March 81,
and a large part of the battlefront
could be involved, if what seems to
be the present plans of the Germans
were put into execution.
rhe Germans have recently made
some most extravagant claims in
their wireless dispatches regarding
the British casualties, it being as
serted that enormous losses" had
been suffered by the various British
units on the Lys and Somme battle
fields.
1t is now possible to give the
losses of few of the units referred
to. Here are some typical instances
of allegations made by the enemy.
The German statement asserted that
the Seth Division was "almost COM
pletely wiped out" This division
lost 43 officers and 1,425 of other
ranks.
The 9Th Berkshire Regiment was,
according to the Germans, "an-
initiated" The Berkshires' cas-
ualties were Is officers and 300 of
other ranks.
Berlin asserted that the 23d
Royal Fusiliers Regiment was
"among the regiments which have
suffered most heavily" This unit
lost S officers and $50 Of other ranks.
The 4th Yorkshires, Berlin as
serted, 9'were captured almost COM
plete." The Yorkshres had 191 men
missing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
Passaic Soldier Killed
On Firing Line in France

PASSAIC. May l1.--Alexander Dre,.
ich, mentioned among the killed in ac-
ton in the casualty list of Thursday
was twenty-five years old and lived
with his parents at "a Fourth Street
He enlisted about year ago, and had
been in France since the first of aha
American troops landed there.
Drelich was Pole. by birth and q
member Of the Polish Sokol Falcons
society will be held tomorrow to raise
volunteers for the army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
Major Thauv Again
Cited for Bravery
After Downing Foe

PARIS. May 11.--Citations for
American avtators appear in the Jour
nal Ofhciel to-day as follows.
William Thaw. major pittsburgh J.
commanding the Lafayette Squadron.
winch. following It's chiefs example,
and success; keen pilot at the head
Of patrol; downed an. enemy air.
plane after hard fght.
Paul Frank Baer (Mobile), lisuten-
ant Of the same squadrons 4 pilot 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
Slain Flier's Mother
Proud of Her Son
Lieutenant FIato's Parent
Here Learns of His Death
in France

Lieutenat Walter C. Flato, whose
name appeared in yesterdays casualty
list as killed in action, was the son of
Mrs. Clara Flato, of 237 West Seventy
fourth Street. He was twenty-five years
old.
"My son was so happy when he was
told he was one of the first seventy
Pittsburgh men selected to go to
France said Mrs. Flato yesterday
"He came from the officers training
camp and remained home a few days
arranging his affairs. He was full Of
enthusiasm over the prospect of being
among the first to fight for his coun-
"He went away three weeks after re-
ceiving his commission Of first lieu
tenant, and it is now eight months
since he went overseas. / received word
from the War Department last night
that he had been killed in action on
May 4. am very proud of my son,
very proud of him."
Lieutenant Mortimer l.. Steinhardt,
who was slightly wounded, is the son
Of Of Lewis Steinahardt, Of S45 West
steinhardt Bros. & Co., liquor deal
ers, at 20 Ninth Avenue. He is twenty
six years old and graduate of Cor
nell in the class of 1914. He was
member of the Cornell track team, at
tended Plattsburg and went to France
in September with machine gun COM
pany.
Morris Lockett, mentioned in the
casualty list, is nineteen years old and
lives at 1913 De Kalb Avenue, Brook
Ign. He enlisted in field artillery
regiment last May.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., May IL
Corporal Walter Monk, who was re-
ported to-day as slightly wounded, is
naturalized citizen of English birth.
He is twentysix years old and en-
listed about year ago with a regi-
ment of engineers. His aunt, Mrs.
Jennie Blundell, lives here.
II you are looking for summer bo+ne
read the unusual offerings in the REAL
ESTATE columns OF to-day's Sunday
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12

PARIS Nay 1.-THE War today gave tlwng:
special assault the Bots La
caun southwest Miy gained
footing in the northern the driven out by
brilliant attack reestabled
lines The Germans suffered heavy and left our hands
about hundred and material
lhe was lively artillery action the region of OvlesSorre
DA-Durlng the night artillery fighting continued
all the the Mav Raineva
OF Grvesncs carried fifteen prisoners In
local operation at Mcu Wood northwest of OrviersSerel made
guns fell into hands German attack broken up COM
petely by
French detachment the German lines
especially southeast of Mntd, Thiaucou the sector
of sapieneu and the Woevre taking prisoners and material
Fighting Continuing Whole Front, Says Berlin
BERLIN London Official reports from general
headquarters to-doy
N1GHTThee infantry engagements southern
bank of the Lys and the bank O the Avre.
DAon the western bank of the Avre the obtained foot
ing in Grnes Park; attack broke down with
losses.
There Canal
in Champagne and northeast of Ponta- Mousson
In Apremont battalion
which supported by pioneers and flame throwers
BY of mine bmbdmnt inflicted heavy losses
the Americans southwest of
In the KENNEL artillery intervals
and we carried out minor operations successfully"
Local attacks by the French north of KENNEL and L
repused
After artillery English
attacked in lines Aveuy Wood Their attacking
suffered
against Hangard also failed
Rome Reports Successful Stormng of Monte Como
ROME, May 11.-To-days War Office report says
DAY-In the Val Arsa, Thursday light
attachments of infantry stormd the strongly organized height of
Monte Cono
Several patrol Concaagh
zea and ornc Valleys The left hand
There intense
of bombs the Matr
brought down and Drachen set sf by British
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
Casualties Among Our
Fighting Men Abroad

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE army
casualty list to-day contained sixty
nine names, divided as follows:
Killed in action, eight; died of
wounds, four; died of accident, seven;
died of disease, four; died of other
causes. three; wounded severely, four;
wounded slightly, thirty-four; prison
ers, previously reported missing, FIVE.
The list follows:
(AU named not otherwise marked
are those of privates.)
REGULAR ARMY
Killed in Action
EDWARDS. Adrian c.. lieutenant. Carroll
ton, Ill.,
FLATO, Walter Cecil, lieutenant. $50 West
Eghty-seventh Street, New York
TAYLOR, William F., sergeant, Allo, Scot
land.
FRAZIER. Alex. corporal. Blevns, Ky.
HECKLEMAN, Charles, 234 Rose Street,
Reading. Penn.
JOHNSON. William, Roger. Mo.
STEWART Bee, Amherstdale, w. Va.
WILSON, David F., Opp, Ala.
Died of Wounds
KITMAN, Jack. corporal. II Rutgers Place,
New York City.
PARKER. Howard G.. bugler, 1873 syca-
more Street. Providence, R. I.
MoNAHAN. Edward H., TIA West Eighth
Street. Sioux City, Iowa.
HAMILTON, William j., 1860 North Union
Street. Decatur. Ill.
Died Of Disease
GODSON, Nathaniel. Button, s. C.
HOC;KE3M,!BERRY, Glen. R. F. D. No. l.,
NEWELL. Clair T.. South Manchester,
Conn.
ROBINSON. John S., Pearl River, La.
Died Of Accident
LUTTERBACH. Arthur P. corporal PATS
Orchard Street, Chicago.
SMALL. William F.. WAGNER, Allston.
Mass.
DzADoLoN1s. John. 10 Winter Street,
Lowell, Mass.
HAM. ROLAND. Glencoe Mills, NY.
BROWN, Garnett w.. 932 Albany Street,
Schenectady NJ Y.
KELTONIC, John T., Plantsville. Conn.
TOOMEY, James, Methuen. Mass.
Died of Other Causes
WOOD. ALTON P, lieutenant, 32Z Hunt
ington Avenue, Boston.
CUMMINS. Charlie, corporal, Greenville.
Penn.
LANGLEY, Aldat j., Graniteville, Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
The Official Statements

LONDON May 11.--Feld reports from General
Headquarters IN France toddY
(NiGHT)A nghborhood Of
NeuvlleViasse was used
tDAf-French
east Of ocre and carried out successful
the prisoners
and machine
by fire
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-01
COURT UPHOLDS
RIGHT TO PICKET
IN OMAHA SUIT
Nebraska Supreme Bench De.
crees Employers as Well
as Employees May
Act in Concert. /.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 3O.-The right
of employees in Nebraska to COM
bine to obtain higher wages or i'm
prove their working conditions was
upheld by the supreme court today
in an opinion affirming a decision by
the district court of Douglas county.
in which the states attorney general
was refused an Injunction designed to
restrain labor unions in Omaha from
picketing during labor controversies
in that city in 1917.
In giving his opinion the high
court also held that in the absence
of contracts for fixed terms of en-
ployinent, employees have the right
to refuse to work, and also permits
sion to persuade others to stop work.
The principle Of the open shop
was involved in the controversies.
and the court held that employers
as well as employees have the right
to resort to any lawful practice to
accomplish their objects.
In the injunction suit started by
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-01
Three FREMONT
bOYSKILLED ON
BATTLE FRONT
Sergeant Haubensak, Corpor'
al ZWickey and Private
WaIIien Meet Death y
in France.

Fremont, Neb., Nov 30.-(Special
Telegram. )-Word reached Fremont
today of the death while fighting in
France of three Fremont boys. They
are Sergt. James Haubensak, Corp.
Harry Zwickey and Private Carl
Wallien.
Haubensak, with a hospital unit,
was killed during bombing raid.
Zwickey was killed when a piece Of
shrapnel struck him in the chest,
penetrating the heart. Wallien was
killed during a charge.
Word was received through letters
written by comrades Of the young
man.
Private Maurice Almquist, who
was wounded during the fighting
about Chateau Thierry, July %, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Otto John
son, near Nickerson. Private Aim
quist was shot through the hand as
his company was advancing against
a nxchine stronghold. He was at
Paris hospital for treatment until
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-01
Drastic Measures Taken
to Check "FIu" in Beatrice

Beatrice, Neb,, Nov. 30.-(Special
Telegram)-More drastic measures
were taken Friday evening by the
city board of health in combating
the influenza situation here. Be-
ginning this evening at 6 o'clock, all
business houses in the city, with the
exception of grocery stores, meat
markets and newspaper offices, will
be closed. The order includes man
ufacturing plants, schools, theaters,
indoor and outdoor gatherings. Per-
sons must order groceries and meats
by telephone instead of visiting the
stores. Sixty-six cases were report
ed Thursday and Friday, but no
deaths occurred.