The sun., 1918-06-09
Pershing's Men Kill 100
+ Germans at One Point
Near BOuresches.
NEW BLACK GAS FACED
Invaders Stopped Within
400 Yards of American
Trenches.
FRESH ONSLAUGHT NEAR
Kaiser's Soldiers Bringing Up
Cannon and More Troops
to Renew Drive.
Bv the Associated Press.


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY II
FRANCE. June s--American troops last
night attacked the Germans to the
east Of Torcy, in the district northwest
Of Chateau Thierry. The French con-
tinued their advance on the American
left. At last reports the operation was
progressing satisfactorily
The American artillery was active
all night in the Belleau Wood sector.
The fire increased in intensity at 4
o'clock this morning, when the Ameri-
cans attacked in the southern part Of
the wood. taking prisoners and num-
ber Of machine guns.
German prisoners report that new
German troops are moving up in the
rear OF the American sector on this
front. The enemy artillery fire IL in
creasing. indicating that the Germans
are bringing up additional big guns.
The second Franco-American attack
in the neighborhood Of Veuilly In Fotsrie
and Bouresches was q brilliant success
to the allied arms. 1t was continued yes
| terday with An advance in the Chesy
sector further northwest on the line.
Germans Appear DishearteneA.
! The enemy seemed somewhat dis
heartened. replying only feebly to tho
allied fire. Prisoners arriving at the
rear in small patches appear to be thor
oughly exhausted and depressed by the
| turn Affairs are taking.
| n,,ikA
sained by the Allies in the course o.
numerous small infantry engagements
during the last two days. The French.
American and British troops have par.
) ticipated In these actions and the bag
OF prisoners is considerable
| The tactical situation OF the Allies is
! improved by the reconquest Of a number
OF dominant points. AS general rule
the great German effort in the valley Of
the Marne seems to be fading away as
the enemy comes in contact with some
thlng approaching his numbers
In the fighting northwest Of Chateau
! Thierry the Americans moved down the
enemy with machine gun and rife hre
/ last midnight when the Germans made
an attack on their position. They fought
like demons and at one point killed 100
Germans
Enemy's Advance stopped.
The Germans launched their ,brust
against the Americans in the vicinity
OF Bouresches. They were completely
stopped however. about 400 yards from
, the American trenches The result was
achieved despite the intense enemy
: bonn ,ahir 81
OF gas in a new form Before they
made their attack the Germans sent
over smoke cloud, supposedly of
black gas. During the fight the Amsri-
cans wore gas masks.
Revival Of artillery activity in the
sector between Noyon and Montdidier
claimed attention today. Whether the
Germans intend to deliver another blow
here with their still powerful reserves
cannot be for, seen, but the indica tions
point to such an event
The German gunners in this region
are active in obtaining ranges on allied
positions. This work. however, Is car
rled out with difficulty, as the allied
crnncu !ncessantly harry the eneh,y's
battery emplacements ana lombard the
rear OF his lines. Most Of the Germa n
shock divisions used In the Marine BAT.
tlefeld have been withdrawn from that
area.
Americans Rntd Trenches.
! Americans. with the French have
made trench raids along the left bank
OF the Avre River. in the Montdid!er
sector, These raids have been carried
out with good effect and enemy works
have been destroyed as well az several
prisoners captured.
Everywhere the American troops are
rapidly becoming accustomed to every
phase OF the war. They are showing
Initiative and dash. which has been re-.
peatedly commented upon by vetsra y
French and British soldiers. who wei.
come their appearance
Heavy artillery iire from the German
batteries. opening at O'Clock this morn
ing. continued throughout the day in
the Toul sector. There was no other
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