Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 13, 1918, Page 1

OF HEIGHTS Ov RLOOKING OISE RIVER LIGHTHOUSE IS GASSED pyacuaTion OF ROVE SIX COAST GUARDARE OVERCOME ‘“*Frightfulness’’ Is) Carried to Amerian Lighthouse by Ger- man. Submarine WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug 13.—Gas from oil discharged on the water by the German submarine operating off the| middle Atlantic coast overcame| six men in the coast guard sta- | tion and lighthouse.on Smith’s Island, N. C., Saturday evening, the Navy Department was ad-| vised today by the commandant of the Sixth naval district. If the/ gas attack was deliberate, as most) officials believe, it constitutes a new and ingenious form of “frightfulness” and, so far as has been reported, was the first direct effort of the German raiders to harm persons or property | on Ameican shoes. | The gas was said by the command-| ant of the coast guard station to have much the same effect as the mustard gas used by the Gernsans on the west- ern front. The men were laid out! for more than half an hour, but apparently suffered no serious after effects. — WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.—Ger- man “U-boats, apparently operating all along the Atlantic coast from New England to the Carolinas, are exact- | ing a toll of fishing smacks and other small vessels, and even have gassed a lighthouse. wegian steamer Sonorstad was tor- pedoed off Fire Island yesterday. The navy is taking measures to! meet the terrorist effort. | There is no evidence of a sub-| marine having been sunk, but a de- stroyer had a brush with one and | possibly destroyed it. | The torpedo which sank the Som-| remarkable course. | ertsad took a Captain Hanson reported that he saw | the torpedo’s wake and reversed his engines, avoiding the torpedo by inches; but the torpedo turned sharply to the left and returned and | struck the Somerstad. The ship sank | in five minutes. Hanson and his 30 sailors took to! the boats, intending to make Sandy | Hook, but the submarine chaser pick- | ed them up last evening. AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug. 13.—| The fishing schooner Acushla today landed 14 survivors from three fish- ing vessels sunk Sunday off Massa-| chusetts. They reported the crews of two other vessels sunk in the same U-boat raid probably killed by shell- fire. Survivors thought two subma- rines participated. /{ AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug. 13.— Arrivals on a British steamer report- ed that a patrol boat yesterday warn- ed them that a submarine was sighted off Fire Island, on the New York coast, and that other patrollers were pursuing. Another wireless this morning from an unidentified Danish steamer re- ported a submarine attacking it off | Nantucket Island and the steamer | NORMAN ALLEN The navy has learned that the Nor-} WEATHER FOR WEEK Fair, with moderate tem- perature in northern Rocky Mountain and plateau region Casper Daily? Cribune THE DAILY TRIBUNE Is the only newspaper in Wy- oming carrying both Associ- ated and United Press dis- | patches. | | VOLUME Two HUNS “MARCH MOVETO OCCUPY CAPI CAPITAL WHEN WEIGHT OF PUBLIC SYMPATHY IS HURLED AGAINST BOLSHEVIKI \Kerensky Leaving for Archangel to Foster Support for Spread of Revolt; Over- throw of Bolsheviki Seen [By United Press] AMSTERDAM, Aug. 13.—The Germans are marching on Petro- ceived here. ;to go to Archangel in an effort to ex- | tend the new government there to a!! ‘Russia. In consequence of this he has jealled off his contemplated visit to | America. By JOSEPH SHAPLEN ho Arrived Today from Russia.) ; ee YORK, Aug. 13.—Events le sweeping Russia back into the| |war. There is every reason to hope that next summer will bring the res-! NS GS es {toration of the eastern front. Allen, formerly , superintendent of |” The abrogation of the Brest-Lit- the Casper division of the Burl- | oysk treaty is momentarily expected. | ington and now of Omaha, was |The end of the Bolsheviki regime is} severely wounded in the battle of (near. The big question is who will the Marne July 31, according to (Succeed them in power, : information reaching friends of | , The constituent assembly is. com- the family here. jot an overwhelming majority of So- Young Allen is barely 21 years cial Revolutionisty and SoScialists of of age and a first sergeant with an_lIowac ompany which com- prises a part of the famous Rain- | bow division. This unit has suf- fered many losses during the | fierce fighting of the past three | weeks, during which they aided | effectively in driving the Huns back in the Soissons-Rheims sali- ent. LISTED AMONG — into power. There is more anti-Ger- | man feeling in Russia today than ever. 70,000 TAKEN BY ALLIES IN MONTH’S TIME [By Associated Press.) PARIS, Aug. 13.—-The Echo de Paris states that the Allies have tak- en over 70,000 prisoners, over 1,000 pow he EE DENVER SOLDIER BADLY WOUNDED e a Press.) N, Aug. 13.—Army }easualties total 90, including wound- ed severely, Emory S. Irwin of Den- ver. the counter offensive began July 13th, said: “Am sinking.” [By Aasceiated Press.] NEW YORK, Aug. 18.—A mest submarine sank the 8,800-ton Nor-| wegian steamer Gonorstad off Fire | crew of 31 ar- Ache vessel was Island yesterday. rived here today. chartered by the United States Ship-| Ping Board. NANTUCKET, Aug. 18.—The aux- iliary schooner Earl and Nettie was submarined off George’s Bank Satur- day, making a total of ten fishing schooners sunk. A crew of six was saved. Efforts to find other fishermen adrift in dories were delayed by a Og. Captain Lynch and two members| of the schooner Lena May’s crew are unaccounted for. The men of the Earl and Nettie, reported that the submarine ccew subjected them to many indignities. The fishermen's personal effects werd | taken along with their provisions and clothing. FRENCH GENERAL LEADS MEN INTO INFERNO, REPORT [By Assoet Press) WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE, Aug. 13.—A fearful spectacle of ruin is spread out along the great sweep of | rolling pasture land southeast of Montdidier. Heaps of German) dead line every side. jsixones with masses of debris. The enthusiasm of the French troops carried them to the! lvailway running between Compiegne and Roye. The most ad- vanced position is south of Loges forest, where the enemy is vainly counter attacking. A stirring incident occurred during the fighting. The gen- eral commanding a French itate to throw itself into a damgerous position under heavy ma- chine gun fire, directed his automobile into the center of this |pesition. Standing, he shouted: ‘See, the Boches are gone” The men sprang forward and advanced seven kilometers. grad, intending to wccupy the city, says a'Helsingfors dispatch re- WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.—Former ee Kerensky is being; groomed as a possible leader to drive out the Bolsheviki. He is about day’s issue and which will appear in | the Menshevik group are coming back | guns and 10,000 machine guns since! Fields once green are now torn and | shed seeing his battalion hesi-| NUMBER 255 ON PETROGRAD NEWSBOYS—THIS COUPON IS YOUR) TICKET TO THE TRIBUNE PICNIC | I am a newsboy or carrier of a newspaper route in Casper, and wish to go on THE TRIBUNE picnic to Garden Creek Falls, Sunday, August 18th. 1 po SEE Address .......... pas Guarantor ...... 2 eee The picnic planned for next Sun-|than Friday evening filled out and |day for the newsboys by the Tribune signed, and in return the youngster ‘and other business houses of Casper, | wlil receive a card admitting him to jis awakening, considerable interest the festivities of the day 4 The local business houses have al- ;ready donated severa! consignments of eatables and other articles to make the kids happy during the day )with full stomachs. The picnic will be Held at the ford just below Garden Crek falls. The greensward between jameng the youngsters. 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Small parties under the leadership f older heads will be allowed to of the Tribune, or Mr. McMillan, who scale the granite walls on the west |will have direct charge of the picnic side of the canyon and providing the affairs. weather man sends good weather for The coupon must be ented to the day, @verything looks to a most {the Tribune busi: LATE NEWS FLASHES [By Assecinted Press) LONDON, Aug. 13.—(4:30 p. m.)——-The French have gained control of the entire mass of Lassigny, at the south- ern end of the Picardy front, according to afternoon advices. It gives them command of the town of Lassigny, the Divette Valley and the entire district to the north. office not later, enjoyable Seer ee AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug. 13.—In a fight with a sub- marine yesterday off the north Atlantic coast, a British mer- chantman, arriving here, claims to have sunk a submarine. De- tails are not made public. GENEVA, Aug. 13.—It is reported the Austrians are moving ‘an immense amount of material and great numbers of troops \toward Italy. It is expected they will attempt another offensive soon. WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.—The committee representing international labor unions today called at the White House and \left a memorial, asking the President to intervene again in | behalf of Thos. J. Mooney. {Br Ansecinted Press} WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.—The second Reed amendment which |the senate committee accepted provides that orders granting deferred \classification or exemption for industrial reasons shall be revoked when a man ceases to work at such occupation while physically able. A third amendment would permit soldiers and sailors, regardless of age, to receive commissions._ The measure as amended will provide that asoldier’s wife will not be disqualified for government position because she is married. [By Associated Press} WITH THE BRITISH ARMY-IN FRANCE, August 13.—(11:30 a. m,)—Last night the enemy launched a counter east of Fouques- court, but was repulsed with casualties, the British positions remaining intact. Enemy reinforcements concentrating east of Roye were badly mauled by bomb shells. [By Assoqiated Preas) |. LONDON, Aug. 13.-—The Austrian division which Emperor Char- \les sent hurriedly to hold up Germany has not yet entered the line. It lis mow encamped in Belgium. The men are reported to be showing |no anxxiety to get into the raging furnace on the southwest. BNIS TED SAM ONT ah ISTRICT PREDICTED French and British Continue Advance in General Attack Extending from Chaul- nes to the Oise; Austria Called Upon for, Troops to Release Hun Fighters PARIS, Aug. 13.—(By United Press.) —The ——— Germans are hurriedly evacuating Peronne and Roye. Enemy troops are crossing the Somme.. The Peronne roads are crowded He transports attempting to re- move materials. La Presse’s military entic thinks Lassigny has been enveloped by the French and pos- 'sibly already captured. [Ny Associated Frew] The Allies this morning began a general attack from Chaulnes south to the Oise river on a front of 25 miles. Noon dispatches re- ported important gains at various points, especially on a vital sector south of Lassigny, near the Oise. Lassignvy Massif is almost within French grasp. Unofficial dispatches say this natural fortress will soon be captured. Further south the French advanced to Leconvillo village, virtually on the crest of the hills overlooking the Oise. West of there they made new progress north of St. Claude farm. As an immediate result the — are abandoning the trenches in the Oise bed just west of ally. No progress is reported near Roye and along the railroad north of Chaulnes. If the Allies take the heights south of Lassigny they will force the enemy to evacuate the Rove district. If the advance reported in the last few hours continues it will probably affect German positions at Ourscamp and Carlepont forests , east of the Oise. that the ruins of Peronns and several villages behind the German lines are burning. It is believed the Germans are preparing for further retirement. Thirty-three German divisions are identified. Indications are that reserves are gradually being exhausted and the enemy is drawing —————_—————— troops from the line to extend its flanks and cover the gaps. PARIS, Aug. 13.—(Havas Agency.)—Germany is compelled to call upon Austria for help on the western front, the Echo de Paris says. Austro-Hungarian troops are arriving in quiet sectors. WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE, August 13.—(By As- sociated Press. )—The Allies are holding new lines gained in the second Somme battle, have improved their positions and have rcoulsed a few feeble counters. An increased number of prisoners were taken last night and this morning. The enemy apparently is moving in a con- siderable number of troops. No really great force is available without calling on the German crown prince. French Execute Flank Movement to Enveloo German Positions UBy United Press} LONDON, Aug. 13.—The French are driving forward in an effort to flank Roye, Lassigny, and Ribecourt. They apparently already command Rove from the west and south.. Communications eastward from Roye are under artillery fire. After capturing Les Loges wood, the French progressed and took the wood to the eastward. The French captured Le Couvillon and gained ground north of St. Claude farm. Franco-Americans on Aisne-Vesle front by strong counters re- gained positions lost temporarily near Fismet. The French have almost reached the crest of Lassigny heights The British advanced last night north of Roye and along the north bank of the Somme, taking additional prisoners. Total Number of Prisoners Is Placed at 37,000 by Expert [By Ane PARIS, Aug. 13.—German prisoners since Thursday exceed 37, 000, says Marcel Hutin, military writer in the Echo de Paris. Ove: 1,000 cannon and 10,000 machine guns have been captured. lated Press} PARIS, Aug. 13.—The Allies made a heavy attack along the entire front from Chaulnes southward in a determined effort to breal the enemy's resistance. London, Aug. 13.—-The French attacked on the southern par of the battle front in Picardy and reported progress in the Oise valley The Germans are evacuating trenches in the river bend west of Bailly The French are occupying them. The French are almost entirely o1 the crest of Lassigny and Massif, where heavy fighting is progressing LONDON, Aug. 13.—The number of guns captured in the Picardy battle total 650. The British took 400 along the north erp sector. Pct rg Ag oT tae ‘e 3 i: k t A o w a - BY ALLIED MILITARY - + 4 \ \ . \ \ It is reported *