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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
MEXICO REGRETS THE
 TROUBLE AT MORALES

Washington, Aug. 2S-ArrivaI of General Elias Gales, military govern or of Sonora, at Nogales to present profound regrets of the Mexican gov ernment for the clash Tuesday be- tween Mexico and American troops in the border town is expected to put an official close to the matter The action of President Carranza in order ing General Gales to proceed on a special train to the scene of the dis 3turbance for this purpose was ac- disturbance for this purpose was ac- cepted here as a formal admission that the blame for the affair rested upon the Mexicans.
 At the state department it was said that no official notice would be taken of the clash until the military author ltieS had made a complete report baS- ed upon thorough investigation. It was believed that General Gales apol- ogies would be supplemented by sirn- liar expressions through the Mexican ambassador in Washington.
 In military circles the disposition was to view the Nogales incident as a more or less natural development of conditions along the border which the authorities on both sides have diffi-
 
 which straddle the international boundry. it was pointed out, undoubt- edly hide number of men of desper- ate nature who, in settlement of pri- vate feuds Or through misdiGected pa triotic fervor. do not hesitate to open fire upon their enemies. The sound of one pistol shot, in a town where the tension probably is at fever heat sometimes is enough to start pitched battle.
 At the same time there is no inclin- ation in military circles to dismiss the matter utterly. The deaths of one injury of 2S soldiers and civilians on the American side furnish a serious reason, officials said, for viewing the affair in the light of future proba- bilities. The hope was expressed that the conference between General Gales and General CabeH would result in a formal understanding which would re- move most of the chances for a re- oc- l curFence.
 Official despatches to the war de- partment made it plain that the Amer ican troops were not used until the l firing wrom the Mexican side had be- come so general that the sentries along the border were in danger ot ] being overwhelmed. Orders have beer l issued giving Brigadier General Will jam A. Holbrook, commander of the southern department, full authority tc act along the border. General March l chief of staff, said.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
GERMAN SUBMARINE
 RAMMED A LIFEBOAT

London, Aug 2s.-Details of the sinking of the French steamer Lydiana off the north coast of Spain on July 16 show that the crew of the German submarine deliberately murdered most of the thirty eight persons lost. There were only eight survivors out of the forty six of the crew and passengers on board
 The U-boat torpedoed the vessel without warning. killing several of the crew. While a boat was being low cred fGpm the Lydiana a second tor pedo struck the vessel. The boat was torn from it's davits but she kept her keel. Seeing this. the submarine ram med her and cut her in two. The ene- my then turned and rammed a sec ond boat which had been launched successfully. A young woman of g, one of the passengers. was thrown high in the air by the impact and in Ly diana was killed in the same crash.
 The Germans then endeavored to sink raft carrying the remaining survivors. At first their efforts were without success. When one of the ships officers left the raft to swim hack to the sinking Lydiana. the sub marine turned and the officer was killed by it's propellers.
 After finally disposine of the Ly- diana by shellfire, the U-boat made a sixth and successful attempt to ram he raft. amid laughter from the U- boats captain and crew. The subma- ward the east
 war dthe east
 | The eight survivors were picked ur | from the sea by patrol boats.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
cognizable, in many places.

recognizable, in many places.
 The ruins abandoned by the Ger mans previously were carefully filled with mustard gas. For this reason Rove is still inaccessible for occupa- tion
 The Germans were not able to use all the gas projectiles they brought to the present front and large dumps of them fell into French hands. They are now being fired against the enemy from some of the hundreds of German guns the French first army has taken since Aug. 8.
 The French third army also attacked this morning, occupying Dives and pushing eastward of Vauchelles, less than Half a mile beyond. the fall of which appears to be only question of hours, if the French so elect.
 With the French in possession of Noyon, the Germans will have only their positions to the northeast, in t1e hills along the Disc. and in the north west, on the west bank of the Canal du Nord. to protect their retreat to the forest Of St. Gobain and the Hin denburg line.
 It is not considered possible that the German retreat will halt on the Disc,
 so close are the French pressing the enemy. French patrols reached the
 region of Bethancourt this afternoon. The crossing of the canal and the River Somme in that region by tf.e French troops would create the gray 1 est menace to the safety of the enc
 my's troops and material still south | of the river. This prospect explains | the sacrifice of an immense quantity of material in the region between Rove and the canal in order to accele- rate the retrograde movement, which in some places has been so rapid that 1 contact between the French advanced 1 guards and the enemy's machine gun
 sections protecting the German rear has been almost broken.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
CCBy The Associated Press)


 The Germans facing the allied forces from ArT1as to Soissons every where are in dire peril,
 On almost every sector of the bat lie frone the enemy line continues to crumble before the allied attack, notwithstanding the violence, borne of desperation, of the country offensive tactics.
 Near Arras the old Hindenburg line now is well outflanked; from the Scarpe. 10 the Somme the hostile line gradually is falling back, while from the south of the Somme 10 Soissons the enemy front literally has been smashed and the German hosts appar- sntly are caught in two distinct traps, sscape from which without heavy 1osses in men made prisoner and guns and material captured seems almost impossible of achievement.
 Scores of additional towns have been captured by the British French and American troops, the Americans having entered the fray with the French northwest of Soissons. while all Of the old German salients in the allied lines now have been f1attened out and the allies themselves have dug deeply into the ,enemy terrain.
 The first trap in which the enemy finds himself is the triangle formed by the sharp curve of the Somme river with Peronne its appex and with Curlu on the Somme and Fresnes re- speetively. it's northern and southern bases. This triangle is a little more than three miles deep and six miles wide, and in it the Germans are fight ing with their backs toward the Somme on both the north and the east
 Desperate resistance is being offered by the enemy in order that his men may have time to reach a haven oi safety across the stream, but the Brit ish are hard after their quarry, and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
6 .Ooo, 900 GALLONS GASOLINE
 SAVED EACH SUNDAY

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Fuel admins q ation officials estimated today that nearly eight millions gallons of gaso- line will be saved each Sunday through non-use of motor vehicles on those days as requested yesterday by Administrator Garfield. East of the Mississippi river there are approxi- uately 4,0o0,000 motor driven vehi- eies- Of these 100000 are trucks to which the restrictions do not apply. The estimated saving is based on the use Of an average of two gallons of gasoline for each car of the SS. 800. 900 cars affected. The fuel administra- ton was deluged today by inquiries telegraphed by automobile owners seeking information about the call to lay up their cars on Sundays until further notice.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
FRENCH TOWNS DEVASTATED BY THE WAR
Positions the Germans Have Abandoned Present Picture of DesoIahon That Has Not Been Surpassed During the War-Vilages Obiterated and Topography Changed

With the French Armies in France, Aug. 28 (Afternoonl. (By The Asso- ciated Press). The German retreat north of the .Avre river has been far more speedy since the fall of ChauInes than previously. Vigorously pursued by French troops and harassed by their own mustard gas shells. which they left behind and which are being fired from German guns by French gunners, the enemy is making haste tC cross the River Ingon in the re- zion of Nesle and the Canal d2 Nord.
 General Debeny's men, without great opposition, advanced four and half miles during the night. and this morn ing their cavalry was upon NeSle, close on the heels Of the retiring enc ny. The pursuit toward the Canal Du Nord slackened this morning swheC the enemy's artillery of all calibres maintained a heavy fire from strong positions west Of the canal
 After Chaulnes fell, Commiecourt, to the north, and Sept Fours were taken by the French. while later Cres- sy, Balatre, Champion and Roiglise, | between Nesle and Rove. were cap tured and more than a score Of other ! villages occupied.
 The battlefield the Germans have abandoned presents picture of de- vastation and desolation that has not 1 been surpassed during the war. Poye and the villages roundabout have been l quite as thoroughly demolished as
 Montdidier and Moreuil. Even came-
 teries have been blown. up, tombstones i smashed and graves opened. The
 names of towns in this region no l longer have any other significance
 than as a reminiscence and geo. 1 graphical designation. They have l ceased to exist as towns. Their sites
 are hardly recognizable for the in
 tense smelling has not only obiterated
 streets and defaced boundary lines
 but has rendered the topography un-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
TWO MEN ARRESTED
 FOR THE THEFT OF EUR

Meriden, Conn, Aug. 2S.-Samuhl Miller, who claimed to belong in Bridgeport and Louis W. Fisher of New York city. arrested this after noon charged with stealing a piece of fur valued by the storekeeper at $1O0 had in their possession other pieces worth $4OO. One of these had been reported as stolen from a Wa terbury fur store. As robberies from fur stores have been numerous in New England cities the past few weeks, the police sent broadcast mo- tifcation of these arrests.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
MOVIES ARE TO FURTHER
 CONSERVATION PROPAGANDA

New York. Aug. 2S.-Thirty motion picture manufacturers and producers at conference here today with E. R. Bartwell of the federal fuel admin istration pledged themselves to CO., operate in conservation propaganda this fall and winter as result of which 50,090. 900 to 60,00000O tons of coal are expected to be saved.
 The American public which con sumes 7o0.000,00 tons annually, is to be educated by the movias as to the proper and most economical methods of using coal The campaign will be directed chiefly at the small consumer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
PHYSICIANS FOR VOLUNTEER
 MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS

Washington, Aug 2s.-Dr. Franklin iscal board of the Council of National Defence, appealed today to all physi- clans in this country to make their ap- plications at once for membership in the volunteer medical service corps.
 Great as has been the response to the appeal for doctors, it must be greater" said Dr. Martin, 'it is inn perative that every doctor not already in government service fill out sign and return his blank to the central gov erning board of the council of national defence here in Washington This will place them on record as volunteers available for classification and ready for service when the call comes"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
GERMAN TROOPS IN TRAP
 ARE DESPERATELY RESISTING
Enemy is Conered in Triangle Formed by Sharp Curve of the River Somme With Peronne Its Approximation Troops Enter Battle Northwest of Sossons.

with the French a little to the south almost up to the river to aid them by an outfanking movement, it would seem that the odds are heavily against the Germans.
 It was the French troops who sprang the other trap. With the fall of Chaulnes the French forces routed the enemy over a front of about nine teen miles and penetrated the region to a depth at some points of nearly seven miles. From the north of Chaulnes to Nesle the penetration of the French reached the heights on the left bank of the Somme; southward the advance left the French along the Canal du Nord at various points be- tween Nesle and the outskirts of Mo- yon south and southeast of Noyon gains also were made, and Noyon and the entire region between Nesle and Soissons now are in a great pocket with the French pincers working hard to close upon it.
 The Americans are fighting with the French northwest of Soissons in the operation which has in view the blot ting out of the Noyon sector and the outf1anking of the Aisne and the old Chemin des Danes positions Official reports have the Americans and French fighting violently with the en- emy around Juvikny and Chavigny where they have gained some ground The Americans have successfully sus- tained several heavy enemy counter attacks in this region.
 The Americans and the Germans also are engaged ill bitter battles around Bazoches and Fismette on the Vesle. The Germans endeavored tc ford the Vesle south of Bazoches but were held by the Americans. Like wise an enemy assault against Fis- mette was stopped. The Germans of ficial communication asserts that tht Americans have suffered severe losses and lost more than 250 prisoners 1T | the battle along the Vesle.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
NEW ENGLAND MEN IN > GERMAN PRISON CAMPS

Washington Aug. 2S. - Americans held as prisoner of war in German camps with their home addresses were announced tonight by the war depart ment as follows:
 At Camp Darmstadt: Corporal Pe- ter J. Mccormick, Roxbury, Mass. :; Private William L. Agassey South Elm street, Bristol, Conn
 At Camp Merseburg: Sergeant Thos. J. Hines. Lynn Mass
 At unknown camp: Lieutenant Hen " c. Mcclure. Newton, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
AMERICAN PATROL DROVE
 DEE ATTACKING GERMANS

.. With the American Army in France. Aug 2S.-(By the Associated Press) An American patrol of 19 men an6 one officer was encircles in the Woevre region Tuesday night. but drove off the Germans and captured a sergeant and two privates. [. Is believed tni,t they inflicted casualties on the ere. my.
 Early this morning another patrol attacked and drove out an enemy dA- tachment which hos been occupying at might the san1e outpost that the Amer jeans occupied n tfe daytime.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
ALLIES NOT TO RECOGNIZE
 GERMANY'S SAFE CONDUCTS

Paris, Aug. 2S.-CHavas) By a de- cree issued today neutral vessels op- erating under safe conducts issued by an enemy country will not be recog- nized by the allies. and both vessel and it's corgo are liable to seizure.
 The decree stipulates that any neu- tral vessel which places itself under enemy control by receiving an enemy safe conduct which is not recognized by the allies and is in opposition to the exercise of their belligerent rights will be considered. unless proof to the contrary is furnished. that it is navi- gating in enemy interests and there fore be subject to capture and Confis- cation, together with the merchandise or enemy property constituting the cargo.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
FIVE RAILROAD TICKET
 OFFICES IN PLACE OF 48

New York. Aug 2S-The sum of szSS,oo0 year will be saved the rail- road administration in rentals through the establishment of five ticket offices in place of the 4S that have been maintained by the various roads un- der private ownership.
 This was announced tonight by George H. Cullen, chairman of the Consolidated Ticket Office Association here, who said that by September 23 all of the old offices will have been abolished and the five new offices be opened for business in different sec tions of the city convenient to the public.
 A school Of instrnctio nfor young women employed as ticket sellers will be opened here by the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
STEPHENS LOSES LEAD
 IN CALIFORNIA PRIMARY

San Francisco, Aug. 2S.-Goyernor W. D. Stephens, who lost his apparent lead in yesterdays primary when the discovery of tabulating errors late to- day put Mayor James Rolph of San Francisco ahead for the governorship, early tonight regained first place.
 Complete returns from 3,5OS of 303 precincts in the state, give Stephens 105, 1920 and Rolph 102, ,3S6, for the republican nomination.
 The same returns gave Rolph 42,742 and Francis J. Henry 29,1O4 on the democratic ticket.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
K. OF c. HAS SENT 100000
 CIGARETTES TO FIRING LINE

New York. Aug. 2S.-One million ci- garettes have been hurried to the American soldiers on the firing line in France by the Knights of Colum- bus, according to a cablegram received here tonight from Lawrence c. .Mur- ray, former comptroller of the treas ury and now overseas director of the knights.
 MT. Murray cabled to headquarters here for permission to purchase ten motor trucks and ten sid3car motor cycles to help carry supplies from points of debarkation to the front line. Five minutes later the required permission was on it's way to Paris. and the motor vehicles were soon after put into operation. They are now a part of the K of c. motor service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
Threatened to Cross
 the Mexican Border

Nogales, Ariz., Aug. 2S.-Notidca- tioni that he would cross the line if another shot was fired by the Mexi- cans was sent tonight by Genearl De Rosey Cabell. commander of the American forces. to General P. Elias Gales, governor of Sonora.
 The notification was sent General Gales by General Cabell through the Mexican consul and the American consul at Nogales. Sonora, when firing was resumed on the Mexican side of the border after regrets had been of fered by the Mexican officials under an armistice effected.
 In the firing from the Mexican side of the border tonight, one American enlisted man, whose name was not immediately obtainable, was wounded
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
TWO CASUALTY LISTS
 CONTAIN SAP NAMES

Washington Aug. 2S-The following casualties are reported by the Com handing General of the American Ex- pdeitionary Forces:
 Killed in action, 2S; missing in ac- tion, 2S; wounded severely, SS; died of other causes, 4; wounded, degree un- determined, TO; died of disease, 2; prisoners, 2. Total 231
 New England men:
 Privates-Earl M. Rhodes, "A Grove Ave, B. Providence, R. l.
 Died of Accident and Other Causes
 Lieutenant Gilbert H. Jerome, 9S7 Forest St., New Haven, Conn.
 Wounded Severely.
 Sergeants George U. Young, 36 Holly St, Pittsfeld, Mass; Michael Witt, 1 aylor St., Worcester, Mass.
 Corporals Michael Roman, 119 Ex- change St., Chicopee, Mass.
 Privates-Charles D. Argenia, Win throp Beach, Boston, Mass; Joseph R. Mass; Joseph J. Corcoran, 4S Reed St, Ptttsfeld, Mass; William Jordan, 55 Depot St., Milford Mass; George A. Lackey, 20 Crown St., Plainville, Conn.,; Harold T. Lloyd. 57 Hinckley St., Somerville, Mass; Walter F. Sa- laughter, 130 Springfield St., Lawrence, Mass; Joseph A. Gallant, Is Lafay- cite St., Ipswich, Mass; Walter F. Gilligan, S3 George St, W. Springfield Mass; Arthur H. Dion, 38 High St. Willimantic, Ccnn.; Harry J. Gibree 3S0 Grafton St, Worcester, Mass. Armand Tourangeau, 13 Blake St. Westboro, Mass.
 Wounded Degree Undetermined.)
 John L. Martin, Hayward St. Salem, Mass; Milton I. Fuller, 66 Bliss St.. W. Springfield, Mass.
 YESTERDAY AFTERNOONS LIST
 The following casualties are report ed by the Commanding eneral of the American E2tpeditionary Forces:
 Killed in action. 27; missing in ac- tion, 96; wounded severely, 11S; dieo of wounds, g; died from accident anc other causes, 6; died of disease, ,; wounded, (degTee undetermined, 42 Total, 303.
 Men from New England:
 Killed in Action.
 Privates-Arthur G. Kapitske, ri Savin Ave, West Haven, Conn.
 Wounded Severely.
 Sergeant George B. Dalrymple Plainfeld, Mass.
 Corporals-Albert L. Packard, N Main St., Florence, Mass.
 Privates-Philip Basile, MudIey St., Newton, Mass; Edward M. But Ter, 64 4th St., Turner Falls, Mass. Stanley Dawicki, 22S First St. Nev l Bedford, Mass; Elmer Holmes sos Salem St, Maiden, Mass; Thoma! J. Devereaux, 237 Fremont St., Som ervllle, Mass; Leo F. Doherty, Il Au burn St., Boston, Mass; George [ Durgin, 1T Northend St., Peabody Mass; John A. Miller 65 Alpine St Somerville, Mass; Frank c. Sullivan 155 Raymond St North Cambridge Mass; Arthur S Andrian, g Rich mond Place. Lynn, Mass; Frederic | c. Beach, 1912 Elm St., Sratforc Conn; Ernest W. Brown, 226 Star St., New Haven, Conn; Edward 4 Grigware, 19 Bliss St, Springfield Mass; Peter E. Kaloumiris, 290 Essex St. Haverhill, Mass; Julius Lewentowicz, 127 Broad St, New Brit ain, Conn.
 Wounded Degree Undetermined.
 Sergeant Frank J. Davis, 115 Con cord St., Lowell, Mass.
 Corporals-William Sloane, 4O2 Me ridian St, East Boston, Mass. , Missing in Action.
 Privates-Francis S. HanIon. 37 $ Alphonsus St. Roxbury, Mass; Joh Sakovitch, Cooper St, Boston, Mas Previously Reported Missing in Actio Nov Reported Wounded Severely Private Ralph J. Reil, 31 Chestn, St., Franklin, N H.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
AN ENEMY MOTOR BOAT
 SUNK IN LAKE GARDA

Rome. Aug. zS-An enemy motor boa seen on Lake Garda, on the Treutfno front. was sunk yesterday by Italian artillery, says the official Ttatement issued today by the Italian Ear office.
 Italian recoinnoitering patrols cap tursd prisoners in the Posina valley Ind in Val di Assa. Patrols also were fcry active in the Grappa region Fhere they took some prisoners and destroyed an enemy advanced post.
 In Albania. on Tuesday morning. Italian cavalry reconnoitering south N the lower Semeni river. drove back hostile attachments and captured pris- lnerS.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
SUITS MAY FOLLOW PROBE
 OF AFRPLANE PRODUCTION

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Urited States attorneys inS several districts have been informed by the department of justice of evidence gathered in the in- vestigation of the airplane produc tion programme with the prospect that this evidence may be made t.Ie basis for prosecutions, it became known to- day. By keeping these attorneys in touch with current developments in the inquiry. officials plan to initiate action in federal courts as soon as the investigation is completed, and the evidence seems to warrant prOsecu- tiOn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
GOVERNMENT MOTOR CARS
 SUBJECT TO STATE LAWS

Hartford, Aug. 2s.-Commissioner Stoeckel of the state automobile de partment received today a conmuni- cation from Adjutant General T. B. Harper, of the United States army stating that in the future under bull letin No 70. government owned motor vehicles may be stopped in case of improper operation and the official stopping them may secure full infor- nation from the person in charge of the machine.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-29
AMERICANS ATTACK GERMANS
 NORTHWEST OF SOISSCNS

With the American Army in France, Aug. 28.-The attack of the Americans against the Germans northwest of Soissons began shortly after seven D. clock this morning. and within an hour the first objectives. aggTegating some thing more than a kilometer. had been obtained north and east of Chavigny.
 The Germans counter attacked, hut with the exception of a small part of one wing, the American line held steady, Where it gave way, about 300 meters, the withdrawal was due to the necessity of strengthening the line
 The fighting, which. for the most part involved the artillery, continued throughout the day and was still go- ing on tonight.
 The early action of the Americans was part of a plan carefully made and carefully carried out. It was preceded by artillery preparation and the h. fantry advanced under a vigorous barrage