LONDON.—(Official)—The British forces effected a crossing of the canal from the northwest of the town of Havrecourt. The canal line here forms the main defense of Cambrai on the southwest. A short distance to the north the British pushed forward to the easterly banks of the canal, east and north of Moeuvres and established themselves there. The British captured the towns of Vermans, Attilly, Vendelles, along the front north west of St. Quentin. In advance toward St. Quentin the British progressed as far as the western outskirts of Hoonnwood, to the southeast of Alsace. The Germans offered stiff opposition in Havrecourt and Sœuvres sectors, which British were able to overcome.
Raiding Operations on French Front.
PARIS.—Only raiding operations and artillery activity along the French front, is reported by the war office.
President Signs Joint Prohibition Resolution.
WASHINGTON.—President Wilson has signed the joint resolution passed by congress, empowering him to establish prohibition zones around shipyards, munitions factories and other war industries.
French and Americans Launch Attack.
WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES ON LORRAINE FRONT.—The French American forces this morning launched an attack against the German positions on both sides of the St. Mihier salient.
Total American Army Casualties 669.
The following casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the American Expeditionary Forces, this morning:
Killed in action, 29; missing in action, 11; wounded severely, 175; died of wounds, 12; died from accident and other causes, 1; died of disease, 6; wounded, degree undetermined, 5; total, 338.
Afternoon List—Killed in action, 27;  Missing in action, 91; wounded severely, 183; died of wounds, 14; died of disease, 6; died of disease, 6; died of aeroplane accident, 1; wounded, degree undetermined, 8; total, 331.
Today's Casualty List. 