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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1918
Page
1
The United States and Japan will extend military aid in a coordinated plan for Russian Siberia. Both nations will proceed with the aid effort, with other allied powers assenting in principle to the arrangement.
Official statements from Washington reveal that the United States and Japan will send a few thousand troops to Vladivostok to occupy and safeguard the city and protect the rear of the westward moving Czecho Slovak Army. The move aims to aid Siberian forces while avoiding broader interference in Russia’s internal affairs.
Denver Colorado Sunday forecasts show fair skies with possible local thunder showers in the north portion. Monday expects partly cloudy conditions. Arizona outlook Sunday calls for fair weather with possible showers in the northeast, and Monday should be generally fair.
Local conditions reported a maximum temperature of 4 degrees and a minimum of 69 with a 32 degree range. At 6 pm the thermometer read 89 degrees with northwest winds and clear skies.
Former Prime Minister Asquith projects a turning point as the Allies begin a new year in World War I. He asserts the balance of power tilts toward nations opposing the German empire and predicts ongoing crushing pressure on the Kaiser’s forces.
The article frames Germany as impenitent and insists peace is impossible without complete subjugation. It notes strong American involvement and praises the United States role in the ongoing struggle.
Former UK Prime Minister Herbert Asquith analyzes four years of World War I from August 4 1914 stating the balance now leans to the Entente. He notes German aggression continues and highlights American involvement strengthening Allied prospects.
Washington reports American shipyards push to match overseas production. Cable to British ministers says four eastern yards Hog Island Bristol Newark Wilmington now building ships. Invincible to launch tomorrow at Alameda after 24 days keel laid, Lovinelible to follow, Defiance launched earlier, Invincible set to steam in 35 days.
Four men from Las Vegas and Pueblo were arrested after an attempt to wreck Santa Fe train No 1 south of Springer New Mexico. Special Agent Don Gillen detained the suspects Jose and Antonia Gonzales Guadalupe Garcia and Joaquin Manistes. Preliminary hearing set for next Tuesday with possible 3 to 10 year penalties.
An anarchist plot to destroy an American troop transport was thwarted with the arrest of Frederieck Rouchat who claimed he was chosen by lot to blow up the vessel. Army intelligence says he feigned dementia. he faces court return on Augusta as doctors observe him.
Brigadier General Howard Davis A A retired died here today aged 73. Born July 7 1845 in Louisville Kentucky he served forty years and retired in 1905. He was a Civil War veteran and received brevet rank for gallant services at Chickamauga September 19 1862.
May Pout Ltd in Chicago proposes closing public amusements by 1 am. The plan targets parks and cabarets under an ordinance the home defense committee presented to the city council for approval.
American forces press the offensive in the Aisne Marne theater as Boghe Dea and Liggett trade blows. The Yanks advance toward the foe's main line, breaking ground and threatening their positions at Filmes.
About 200000 Americans are in the front line as Major General Hunter Liggett’s First Army Corps presses the center of the German retreat. Allied gains push toward the Aisne line with Pershing commanding over a million men in his area. General March notes large captures of German guns and matériel, while aims focus on destroying Crown Prince troops at Poziers and further extending the breakthrough in the Paris theater.
The piece notes Allied strains as American detachments bolster reserves and the press marks Britain's entry into the war with commemorations. It highlights a declared transformation in American national purpose and duty to humanity amid upheaval, comparing potential outcomes to historic revolutions.
The Shipping Control Committee led by I L A & Franklin of the International Mercantile Marine HM H Hagenend of Clyde & Mallory Steamboat and Aly Connop Guthrie, special representative of the British minister, oversees movements of all ships carrying allied supplies, wielding power surpassing prewar steamship firms.
German retreat continues toward the Alsne after Allied advances north of the Aire. Mangin and De Groutte forces seize the ridge division and Meuniere Wood, breaking the enemy’s line as French and British units push toward the salient. The withdrawal risks exposing core supply lines, with rail access now vulnerable.
New York reports cotton prices advancing between six and seven dollars a bale amid war news and favorable weather reports. The market has risen to about fifteen dollars a bale since the government report issued on Thursday.
Allied troops press the German retreat along the Aisne Marie front with heavy bombardments as French cavalry patrols guard the Soissons to Rheims rail axis. American units hold Fismes while the Aisne heights near Chemin des Dames loom as a defended zone. The push speeds up with six miles gained, lines straightened to avoid enfilade fire, and cautious reports note limited large captures but expected heavy munition losses for Germany.
An official dispatch reports Austrian workmen dying of hunger in certain provinces with an enormous death rate and raging epidemics. Delegates to a Vienna convention warn of coal shortages for the coming winter and urge self relief by the workmen to ease hunger.
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