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New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
British Overwhelmed By Sheer Weight of Steel 6OO,OO0 Infantry Partici- pate in General Assault.

London, March 23.---The artillery drive against the British lines which now is in progress is described by those who took part in it as the most violent they ever endured, according to the Daily Mails correspondent on the British front. The thing that stands out as characteristic of the fighting up to the present." says the correspondent, lis that we did so well under the terrific impact" Cuntinu- ing he says:
 "Cp0n one corps front thcre was a gun every 15 yards. The strength of the mortars, which the enemy brought up in such great numbers sent over such an overW helming weight of iron and high explosives that in most parts of the front wire ceased to be an ob- stacIe and trenches were Oblitcrated. At the same time all of our known battery positions were drcnched with gas. but their gas shells failed to reach all of our Latteres nor did they sU"~eed anywhere in breaking down our fire
 "OUr relaying corps did valuable
 
 tiOns. One of our mon in the carly morning reconnaissance spotted Sev- eral thousand Germans movinc west ward south of Rullecourt and another reached three thousand Of the enemy in 8 slnken road in this area waiting \to advance. Few enemy machines were seen and thnv mostly flew low, peppering our trenches with their machine guns.
 GunncrS Wear Gas Masks.
 This is the first battle where British gunners had to serve their guns in gas masks and il was d diff cult task At first they did have Q hard job to meet the masses of Ger mans who came on in dcnsor forma- ton than ever before, yet all reports show they fought gnifcently
 South of St. Quentin one of our divisions had to bear up against the repeated assaults of no fewer than six German divisions, possibly 90,000 men and only when the assaults ceased with darkness did our troops withdraw to strong positions behind the canal system between St. Quentin and the Disc.
 "1t is estimated that all together nearly 5000 Germans participated in the offensive. The enemy fought well and his gunners did good serv- ice. The quickness with which the guns were broug lit forward into No Mans Land after the infantry had advanced was marked. He had in many places the advantage over us in positions and he was 2t ali points largely superior in numbers"
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
GEN. AJFTERI GOES TO FRONT.
Italian War Minister Leaves Office for
 Active Service.

Rome, March 22.-General Alferi has retired as minister of war to take command at the front. He has been succeeded by General Zupelli. King Victor Emanuel accepted Gen cral Alfieris resisnatiori owing to his insistence that he be permitted to go to the front.
 General Alfieri camc into office with the Orlando cabinet last fall. Previously he served as food cont Ol- Ter. A a member of the Italian war commission he represented the army in the supreme war council at Ncr- saillcs General Iupelli was appoint cd minister of war shortly before Italy entered the war He retired in April, 1916. owing to III health.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
Heavy Attack Made on Town
 Northwest Of Foul FUMES CLING TO GROUND
Explosion in Hun Muni- ton Dump Following Smelling By Yankee GunnerS-Patro1 in Moon light Raid Discovered By Enemy.

With the American Army in France, March P, CBy the Associated Press) The Germans launched @ heavy gas attack against a certain town in our lines northwest of Toul last night No wind was blowing and the fumes of mustard gas from the shells hung low over the lines for several hours. The batteries firing the shells were located to the right of Richecourt and our artillery was busy all morning with retaliatory shelling. The town shelled in the gas attack contained @ certain number of Americans.
 Our artillery today dropped a num- Der of large shells into Joli wood and after firing a few minutes se- cured direct hits on the target, caus- ing a tremendous explosion followed by dense columns of smoke as a big enemy intuition dump blew up. The first explosion was followed by two other less severe. Our shells also made direct hits in the enemy's first and third line trenches.
 The Germans again have been giv- en an example of the accuracy of the fire of our 37 millinleter guns. An enemy machine gun emplacement which had been annoying the Ameri- cans for the past two days was locat- ed and then the battery of ''little fel- lows" as they are known along the front, got into action, firing rapidly. They put the emplacement gun crews out of commission.
 These small guns which are about the size of a one-pounder, are easily moved from place to place even in the trenches. They also secured di- rect hits on the junction of commun- ication trenches as men were passing into the entrance of the dugOut which @ number of the enemy were seen to enter and from which smoke was ts- suing. None of the enemy was seen to come out. Intermittent artillery duels has been in progress all day, both on our Foul front and in the Luneyille sector where American troops are in training.
 Raid on Enemy Trenches.
 Three of our patrols reached the enemy's line early today but in the brilliant moonlight they were discov- cred and were driven out by brisk machine gun and automatic rifle fire.
 Our infantry discovered one enemy patrol inside our wire. These Ger mans were driven off and it IS be- leved they suffered casualties. There was increased aerial activity today. The weather was warm and 1t was generally clear, except for haze which obscured visibility above the low ground. One machine with an American observer at its gun emptled a stream of bullets at a German plane which was observed descending rap idly, as though in trouble, behind our lines.
 Ten German machines crossed our lines last night and circled around, apparently seeking out targets which they intended to bomb, but American amti-aircraft guns kept them so high that no explosives were dropped.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
RUMANIA MAY JOIN TEUT0NS
New Premier Attempting to Form AL Iance With Central pOyerS-ITas Been Consistently Pro- German.

Amsterdam, March 23.--Vienna newspapers state that the new Rus sian premier, Alexander Marghilo- man Is striving for an alliance be- tween Rumania and the Central Pow CTS. This idea is being discussed synapathetically in the Vienna press says d dispatch from that city.
 M. Marghiloman is leader of the conservative party and long has been known as pro-German. He opposed Intervention in the war by Rumania on the side of the Allies. When the Germans invaded Rumania in 1916 he remained behind at the time the capitol was transferred to Jassy and was in Bucharest when it was cap- tured.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23

London, March 23.-Powerful enemy attacks livered with great weight of infantry and artillery broken through the British defensive system west of Quentin, the office announces
 The British troops the northern portion of battlefield are holding their positions.
 The British west of St. Quentin are falling back good order to positions further Very heavy fig ing with fresh enemy forces is in progress.
 The office stated there prepared positions hind the British towards which they are falling back
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
U. s. A., LIKE BRLGAND, HELD PISTOL TO HOLLANDS HEAD
Allies Acted Like Com- mon Thieves, Says Dutch Deputy - Agitation for Break Increases.

The Hague, March 22.-Seizure of Dutch shipping by the Allied gov ernmcnts was unjust, Dr. Louden, the Dutch foreign minister declared to- day in the upper chamber. ''Without a shred of justice" he said, the associated governments have carried out the proposal, al- though the Dutch government. in it's reply, went as far as possible to meet the demands of the associated pow CTS. The resounding protest of the government will find an echo in the two chambers and among the whole Dutch people. It is a protest imbued with the principle of right"
 Senator J. T. Cremer attacked the United States after the foreign min ister had completed his statement.
 American regards neutrality as partisanship," he said. We refuse to furnish war materials to tho Allies that is the head and front of our offending"
 senator Cremer asked what flag would be flown from the seized ships and said he hoped it would not be the Dutch flag, but if that flag was used, he hoped it would be hoisted at half mast Referring to President Will son, he declared:
 President Wilson calls himself our friend. Well, Heaven preserve us Nfrom our friends"
 The senator said he hoped the Dutch would not take reprisals, which could be carried out easily against the unfortunate interned prisoners in Holland. a Compared to Violation Of Belgium.
 Deputy Vanckel, a socialist, de- cIarcd the seizure of the Dutch fleet by President Wilson under the pre- text of war necessity, is as bad as the violation of Belgium by Germany on the same preteXt.
 we will maintain our independ- ence, come what may" he said
 "The American people have been misinformed and their indignation will be great when they learn the truth
 Deputy Hooft, an anti-revolution- ist, said:
 America has followed the practice of brigand by holding a pistol to our head The associated govern ments have acted like common thieves"
 Admiral Koch said the United States was taking advantage of the war to create it's own merchant fleet and declared that England, aware of this, was naturally seeking by selzlng neutral tonnage, to fill out the gaps in it's own merchant marine, arising out of the submarine warfare, but nevertheless England, he thought, would fail to keep its new competi- tors the United States and Japan out of British commercial fields. The En- tente powers he asserted, were at tempting to place blame upon Ger many for doing exactly what they themselves were doing.
 The neutrals were placed in a pre- carious position not by submarine warfare. he said, but by Americas 8 refusal to permit exports of food stuffs. fodder and fertilizer to Euro pean neutraIs to prevent their re- exDortation to Germany and secondly by the neutra1s being forced, through fear of starvation, to surrender thelr tonnage.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
Break Defensive System West of St. Quentn London Ad
 Progress Four Miles Behind Trenches Originally Held b
PREPARATIONS
 HEAVIEST OF ENTIRE WAR
SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR SUCCESS ARE ORDERED IN
 CHURCHES OF GERMANY

London, March 23.-Special services of intercessions have been ordered in all churches under the Archbishop of Mu- nich for the success of the op- erations on the west front, says a. dispatch from The Hague to the Daily Mail. A pastoral let ter from the archbishop to all churches declares the hour for a decisive engagement has struck.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
Berlin Claims 25,OOO Prisoners.

BerIi, March 23-Between Fontaine les Croiselles and Mouvres German forces penetrated into the second enemy position and captured two villages army headquarters an nounced today British counter at tacks failed.
 So far the statement announces
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
FORTUNE GOES TO FAMILY
No Public Requests in Will of James Stillman With Estate Estimated As High As S1OO,OO0,OOO.

New York, March 23-The millions of the late James StiIlman, who was head of the National City bank and one of the richest men in the country, all go to his relatives. His will was filed for probate today.
 The value of the estate is not dis closed in the will. Estimates have ranged between $40, 100000 and $100, ,O0U.000
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
PARIS FORWARDED AT LONG RANGE

Paris March 23.-The Germans have beet firing on Paris with long range guns.
 Since o'clock this morning shells of 240 mill meters have been reaching the capital and suburb at intervals of quarter of an hour, killing abou 10 persons and wounding 15 The shortest distanc| from Paris to the front is 100 kilometers (61 miles)
 The announcement that Paris was being bonI barded made officially this afternoon.
 Measures of counterattacking the enemy are under execution.
 An air raid alarm has just been given
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
RITMANIAN PARLIAMENT OUT.

Jassy, Rumania, March 21.-The newspapers announce that the Ru- manian parliament is to be dissolved, ond that new elections have been or dered
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
Agitation Against United States.

London, March 23.-A report that influential interests at Rotteroahl have commenced agitation to nave the Dutch government requested to break off relations with the Onlteo States, because of the requlsltlon1ng of Dutch ships, is contained in an Exchange Telegraph company's dis patch which, received from Copen- hagen, quotes the Politiken's Rotter- dam correspondent.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
Terrible ~laughtcr Among Attackers.

'Ccrriblc >lau ghtcr Among Attackers.
 British Army Headquarters in France. March 22 (By the Associated Prcssp British troops between the Scarpe and the Disc have fallen back in pla.ces but the British generals had foreseen this eventually and made preparations accordingly. In the face of a great attack it is not impossible but quite unsound to attempt to hold the front line trenches everywhere. Good defensive actics usually aim at organizing resistance so that the fur ther the enemy advances the stronger will be the opposition he meets.
 Taking the situation as a whole, the British are well satisfied with the re- suits of the first stage of the fighting They undoubtedly lost several ruined villages and the Germans probably will make much of their capture, but the defenders have held on amazing ly well and worked terrible slaughter among the attackers.
 The figh ting today was greatest in intensity on two sectors-one north west of Cambrai and the other south west. The fighting on the northern front was about Bullecourt while Hargicourt is the southern center. A bright sun came out at midday and airmen were most active, the British aviators flying at very low attitudes and using their machine guns against the opposing infantry.
 The statement follows:
 "Heavy fighting continued un-
 til late hours last night on the
 whole battlefront. During the
 afternoon powerful hostile at
 tacks, delivered with great weight
 of infantry and artillery, broke
 through our defensive system
 west of St. Quentin.
 "Our troops on this part of the
 battlefront are falling back in
 good order across the devastated
 area to prepared positions
 farther west
 Our troops on the northern
 portion of the battlefront are
 holding their positions.
 "Very heavy fighting with
 fresh hostile forces is in pro
 gress.''
 Offensive Against French.
 Throughout the night the battle front extended sOuthward and it was
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
POOLING OIL PLANNED.

Washington, March 23.--Pooling of fuel oil supplies in the west as well as in the east is planned.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
50 German Divisions in BattI


 London, March 23.-The Gerr forced their way into Mory bu | flashing counter attack drove e out, Reuters correspondent at Br} headquarters, telegraphs. A l4 party was surrounded and prob captured. There is reason to believe 50 man divisions are flowing into struggle, the correspondent st4 and probably half as many moreH in close reserve, Under the d onslaught the British are falling very slowly and in excellent oI At many places they are withdray voluntarily so as to maintain an broken front. The Germans this morning a pressing hard the British forces lending Hernmies (about 2K nI back of the old line, in the rel southwest of Cambrai). The scenes of activity behind battlefront baffle description, everywhere there is the same ordered organization and quiet cd dence. The weather is wonderfully although the visibility is handicall by local mists. Mory is on the northern battlefI 15 miles below Arras. It is ad about four miles back of the held by the British before the d mans began their offensive.
 Four Hour Bombardment.
 Before they attacked today on sector between the canal Du N and Croiselles, on the northern fl, the Germans for four hours smx cred the British with every conc able form of hate which a gun co throw. The enemy depended chi
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New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
Fueiaud Orders Ships Seized.

London March 22.-Instructions for the taking over of Dutch ships swere sent officially today to all ports of tine United Kingdom. Between 20 and 25 ships, aggregating about 3e,-
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23

2o.o00 prisoners, 400 guns and machine guns have been takenl
 The two villages taken on the talne Mouvres front were VI Fr2ucourt and Morchies (the fol village is about 1-2 miles and latter about 2 1-2 miles behind former British front.)
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
Kaiser Personally in Commar

London, March Z3.-Today's
 man official announcement rec, here states Emperor William is command on the western front.
 A crossing over the Disc wes La Fere (12 miles south of St. Q tin) was forced by Jaeger battal it is said
 Between the Omigon stream the Somme, after the capture ofI first enemy position, the Gerrj made their way through Holnon v and fought across the Heights Savy and Roupy, penetrating intd third hostile position.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
Offensive Against French.

Throughout the night the battle front extended sOuthward and it was reported this morning that French army now was engaged.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23

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New Britain herald., 1918-03-23

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-02-16
BURNED TO
DEATH in
HER HOME

Anna Pearl Lane, the IS months
old daughter Of Mitchell Lane and
wife, colored, Of 1903 Henderson
street, was burned to death yester-
day evening about $3.50 o'clock when
the house caught fire and was totally
destroyed before the fire department
could reach the scene of the fire,
the alarm having been received late.
The mother was away from the
house at the time and when it was
seen that the house was on fire some
of the neighbors ran in the house
and rescued one of the children but
was unable to get the other out be-
fore the roof fell in. Although the
fire department made a record run
they were unable to reach the house
before it had fallen in.
The first call was turned in by the
manager of the Magnolia Petroleum
station and at the time he said that
the fire had covered the house.
The house next to the Lane prop
erty was almost totally destroyed.
The remains of the little negro
girl were taken to the Andy Boyd
home and the burial was to take
rlace some time today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-02-16
JUNIOR HI
IS MODEL
OF STATE

Evidence that the Junior High
81 hobl of Chickasha is recognized by
school men in the state as a model,
and that 1t stands unique among the
educational institutions of the state.
was received in a request from Wal
lace Emerson of the Tulsa schools
Tor a copy of the Junior High school
course of study. The following let
Ter was received by John H. Duncan,
principal of the Junior High.
An article appearing in Harlow's
Weekly writing up the Junior High
school in ydnr city, has just come
TO my attenEion
"Inasmuch as your school seems
unique in several particulars,
should greatly appreciate copy Of
your course of study and any print
ed or typed material relative to or
ganization.
Thanking you for any courtesy
you may extend, remain,
every turly,
Wallace Emerson. 1"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-02-16
WILL HELP
DRAFT MEN
IN SERVICE
Department of Red Cross to Answer Any
Questions; Help Men Get Insurance;
Explain Methods

The Home Service section of the
Grady county chapter, American Red
Cross, is prepared to answer any
question relative to government in
surance that may arise in the minds
of the selectmen who are called to
serve their country, and the organi.
zation is not only willing, but anx-
ious to cooperate with the men in
this respect.
The Home Service section is com
posed of the following: Mesdames
Thos. H. Dwyer, George II. Evans,
Roy c. Smith, II. e. Marks, T. j.
King, w A. Hopkins, Ben Hampton,
Fl A. Ludlow. Serving on the board
also are the following men: Rev. A.
S. Freese, DR. L. E. Emanuel and
Adrian Melton.
The organization is prepared to
answer questions as to how the gov.
ernment insurance is obtained, how
much it costs, whom may be named
as beneficiaries, the manner in
which the benefit will he paid, what
the government will do for the men
if they are injured in line of duty
by sickness or while in action, what
the government will do for the men
or relatives who are called to "go
vest"
They will also answer questiosn
relative to the retaining of men.
for occupations, providing they are
injured to service to the extent that
heir present. occupation is gone,
md to whom the men or relatives
nay turn for advice and assistance,
/ necessary, at any time
These questions and many others
VII doubtless be encountered in the
minds of the men and at any and all
ines, the Home Service section Of
he Red Cross stands ready to rem
Ter assistance, free of charge, and
he members assure the men that
hey may go to them on any subject
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-02-16

SHIPYARD
MECHANICS
Office in Federal Building Open Sunday
for Registration; "a TO Date;
Others Coming

While today is supposed to be the
last day for the enrolment OF me.
chanics for the shipyard volunteer
service in the reserve, V. II. Hulen
announces that he will be on the Job
tomorrow at the office OF the Grady
County Council of Defense in the
federal building for the purpose of
receiving the registration Of any men
who desire to register.
This decision was made by Mr..
Hulen when he received word from
lumber of Chickasha men nov
working in Lawton, to the effect that
they desired to register but could
net arrive in ChicKasha until tonight
or tomorrow morning.
To date, the registration in Chick
asha has been fairly good but not
to the extent anticipated by the men
in charge of the work. Seventy-four
men has registered with the local
Council OF Defense while it is hoped
to run the total up to 1875. Several
were expected to register today in
addition to the men from Lawton
who stated that they would be in to-
morrow
1t is pointed out by men in charge
Of the work that the registration
Goes not mean that the men will be
compelled to accept the positions in
the ship yards. At the same time,
stress is laid upon the fact that
Americas need at this time Is skill
ed mechanics to push the shipbuild.
ing program with yigor, that the line
of transportation from "an American
port" to "a French port" will not be
broken.
A warning was sent out some days
ago, advising mechanics not to quit
their present jobs and go seeking
in ship yards, for the
reason that at this time the yards
II ght not be putting on more men.
However, it is stated that by regis
trat:cn with the Council of Defense,
TIE men are assured of employment, |
as they will be advised when they
are needed.