Allied Master Tactics Regain Territory in Three Weeks
French and Allied forces under Foch execute decisive maneuvers to recover territory occupied by Germany. The rapid gain follows months of hard fighting and heavy losses on the German side.
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
1
French Armies Bind Solid Line in Ongoing Counteroffensive
Allied forces under Marshal Foch have pushed the German line back after the Avre battle, wresting initiative and threatening retreat options for German forces. The Avre fight secures routes from Paris to Charons and to Amiens, stabilizing the central and eastern fronts and blocking German wedge tactics. The struggle west of Noyon risks high casualties if Germans press, while German stores face bombardment as a retreat becomes more difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaning Fourman Ae Spo A
France
Associated Press
The
Avre
Marshal Foch
Chateau- Thierry
Epernay
Paris
Montdidier
Amiens
Charons
Pais
Somme
Noyon
Thiescourt
Missing submarine search yields crates of autos in Brooklyn
Federal officers and police scoured the Gowanus canal banks in Brooklyn but found no submarine. They recovered nearly 546 boxed automobiles and bags of machinery, with the material said to have been consigned to the late imperial government of Houssia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gowanus Canal
Brooklyn
Cay
United States
Power
Houssia
Allied offensive nets 24600 prisoners and 624 guns says Haig
Field Marshal Haig reports from headquarters that since the Montdidier Amiens sector offensive began the French first army and British fourth army have captured 24400 men and 624 guns. The front saw a comparatively quiet Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leal London
Montdidier- Amiens Settor
First Army
Fourth Army
Haig
Denver Weather Forecast for New Mexico and Arizona Areas
Denver reports for August 13 indicate New Mexico to see partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and cooler air in the eastern portion. Arizona will have partly cloudy conditions with local showers in the west and east portions, followed by generally fair and warmer weather Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Arizona
Wartier
Local Weather Summary for Yesterday and Overnight
A summary of local conditions for the twenty four hours ending 6 p m reports maximum 51 degrees minimum 42 degrees range 9 degrees temperature at 6 p m 68 southeast winds partly cloudy and 61 inches of precipitation.
American Field Army Formed in France Under Pershing
General Pershing will remain in command as the American contingent is formally created into a field unit. About five full corps totaling 1,200,000 men are now in France and ready for operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
General Pershing
American Army Formed To Hold Front In France
Washington reports Secretary Baker was told by General Pershing that the first American field army has been created with Pershing in command of the expeditionary force. The front held by Americans lies south of the Marne, likely part of the long line from St Mihiel to the Swiss border with five corps. Major General Hunter Liggett may lead the new army, with Pershing directing overall strategy and French aid concentrated between Picardy and Verdun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OD Pnune Journal
Bpro Allar
Washington
Baker
Pershing
Marne
St. Mihiel
North Sea
Fourth Army
Picardy
Paris
Channel
England
Verdun
First Army
Hater Liggett
Veste
Liggett
Berlin
Belgium
France
Germany
S Tove
Oise
Olme
Seven
Troms
Boissons
Rheimen
Ypres
Albert
Huntish
Vesle
Fismette
Prussia
Great Britain
French Transport Hit by Torpedo Losses Reported
Leases wine Paris August 13 Four hundred forty two men missing after torpedoing of the French steamer Djemnah in the Mediterranean July 14 15 while en route from Haifa to Alexandria with troops aboard. Four days later the French steamer Australian was also torpedoed. The Djemnah built in 1875 at La Ciotat measures 397 feet long and is owned by Messageries Maritimes of Paris and Marseilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Egypt
Paris
Djemnah
Hizeria
Alexandria
la Cistat
Messageries Maritimes of
Marseilles
Anna Held’s Funeral Planned in Local City
Aug 13 report notes Anna Held’s funeral will be held here tomorrow. After burial the body will be sent to Paris for final rest, with arrangements reflecting postwar travel. The statement mentions Greene County and Mew Work as locations connected to the funeral plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
France
Paris
We’re Not Baby Killers: Sub Captain’s Farewell
Boston fishermen report the sinking of the schooner Kate Palmer by a submarine. Captain Russell, age not more than 21, led a young crew unfamiliar with the Atlantic waters, relying on charts as they departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monine
Boston
Mass
Aux
Fierman
Kate Palmer
Edward Hoursehy
Russell
Norwegian Steamer Sommerstad Sunk Near New York
The 3875 ton Norwegian steamship Sommerstad was sunk by submarines off Fire Island near New York. Its 31 crew members were rescued by a passing vessel and brought to port. the ship was en route from Norway in ballast under charter to the United States Shipping Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cyerain
Sommerstad
Pire Island
Sommerstil
United States Shipping Board
Norway
Hanson
Fishing Vessel Sunk by German Submarine off Georges Bank
Nantucket August 14 survivors recounts that the auxiliary schooner Wart and Nettie was sunk by a U boat off Georges Bank. Six crew members were rescued 100 miles east of Nantucket along with four Leona May survivors. Germans looted the vessel then photographed sailors at the conning tower while jeering and striking them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Mass
Wart and Nettie
Georges Bank
Leona May
Gertiin
Germany
Rani
Earl
Nettiesanother
Bombing Planes Harass Ranks of Disorganized Foe
Allied air power in France has replaced heavy artillery, using bombing planes to strike infantry groups, convoys, and supply trains. An observing plane reports Lasigny encumbered with troops. 121 planes dropped twenty one tons of bombs, causing a big fire and damaging motor lorries. Railways and roads remain under constant bombing near the Somme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Lassigny
Lasatghy
Somme
Stockman Reports Goop Weather Ranges In Southwest
Secretary Amonett of the Panhandle South Western Blockhien announces weather reports show recent rains in Texas Arizona New Mexico and northern Mexico boosting farm prospects for winter. He says fat cattlemen are being aided and that weekly inspector reports note rain in the area during the past week. The War Finance Committee has assured loan support by the Federal Reserve until marketing can proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Texas
Amonett
Panhandle
Afizcana
New Mexico
Bunda
Parkas
Arizona
Northern Mexico
Pee A
France
Ite
Berrear Sitaia
War Finance Committee
Federal Reserve Bank
Jerusalem to See American Baseball Arrives in Palestine
Americans serving with the British in Palestine prepare to introduce baseball to Jerusalam. Four teams’ complete culture for the event was shipped from Washington today by the Clark Griffith ball and bat fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Meshinetan
Amfricaans
Areyv
Palestifie
Caunire
Sihna Foe & Nnuigilcraft Bane
Jerussieq
Washington
Clark Griffith Ball and Bat Fund
Echo-Slovaks Recognized as Allied Nation by Britain
On August 13 the British government issued a declaration recognizing the Czecho Slovak forces as an allied nation alongside the three Czech Slovak armies. They join the broader allied effort against the Central Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
u/ECHO
Alltel Nation
Jon E
Port
Tandon
Czecho Slovak Forces Recognized by Great Britain
Britain recognizes the Czecho Slovak national group as an allied force similar to actions by Italy and France. Prof Masaryk thanks the Allies and notes the move follows earlier steps by allied powers. The Czecho Slovak forces operate in Italy France and Siberia under Masaryk and Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Italy
France
Siberia
Masaryk
Markis
Fech
Fla
Austria
Fishermen salvage after torpedo attack by German sub
Survivors of a fishing boat sunk by a German submarine near Great Mound report they and fellow crewmen survived a night adrift. They describe enemy attack and their escape in a crowded sea, with several boats rescued nearby and the crew braced for further danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantveket
Mars
Creta
Great Moundightenia
Hille
Two Years Free Education for Youth Under 18 in Dart
The Senate Military Committee votes favorably on the Man Power Bill and preparations are made to pass at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate panel backs education aid in draft extension bill
The senate military committee reported favorably a manpower bill to extend the draft age from 18 to 45 with an amendment offering two years of free education after the war for all under 21. Reed amendments cover volunteers and industrial exemptions, with commissions possible for sailors and soldiers, and marital status protections for wives seeking government positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Army
Navy
Missouri
Chamberlain
Hatgn
Crowder
Baker
March
General Crowder
General at Ike at Montevideo Hits Commerce
August 14 Montevideo reports a large crowd in Plaza Independencia with fiery speeches about the president. Cavalry tried to disperse strikers and fired. casualties not yet confirmed. The general strike paralyses commerce, halting meat shipments to allied nations and closing many businesses. Food scarcity grows amid the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Journal
Pocaler
Montevideo
Hirthers
Plaza Independencia
Republic
S Ea
Eimi
Bees Attack Injures Man and Horses in Meade
A man identified as Mariep Raxtrum, 17, of Meade, was knocked unconscious after a bee swarm attack. His sister Ellen was badly stung and requires aid. Two horses pulling a wagon were also injured as neighbors used a fire ax to deter the swarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cole
Mariep Raxtrum
Meade
Nonm
Ellen
Aigen
Saeed
Baseball drives support for American troops overseas
New York reports a drive for sporting goods to aid the American Army Overseas. The M. M. A. orders include 186000 baseballs and other equipment valued at more than 496 09a. The effort aims to supply the troops with essential athletic gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allied Renew Onslaught Near Lasigny and Roye Heights
Allied forces renew the attack near Lasigny with possession of south of the town. German retirement is expected as artillery positions are targeted around Roye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roye
Outflanking of foe becomes factor in Somme region
Allied lines hold center as French and American forces push toward Chaulnes and Roye. German counterattacks intensify with fresh reinforcements, while British and French units press in the Vesle area and near Noyon, Lasigny, and Neuv. The countryside sees shifting fronts as eastern positions near the Oise and Somme rivers remain volatile.
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Ion
Somme
Roye
Oise
Matz
Las“gny
Noyon
Reye
Chaulnes
Soisons
Veule
Bray
Chaulnea
Rove
Geormans
Fieve
Lassigny
Neven
Noron
Pnomsy
Rationing Considered If Coal Shortage Persists
Denver August 18 The Morning Journal reports a drop in July coal from Colorado mines could lead to consumer rationing this winter. Federal fuel administrators from twelve mountain states plan a meeting August 26 in Denver to discuss potential actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S* Morning Journal
Denver
Cole
Colorado
Flecks Mountain
Federal Fuel Administraten Staten
Mexico
Missouri
Utah
Inona
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Texas
Wyoming
Streds
Austrian Propaganda Claims Serbians Not Treated Poorly
Reuters notes a well founded report that a German Swedish journalists deputation is being sent to Serbia to capture world opinion on alleged satisfactory treatment of the Serbian people amid tension and unrest.
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Ustrian
Fenden
Augli
Reuter
S Ays
Oes
Serbia
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Pomperos
Pam AL Hi Iol
Hunter Liggett
Greene
Co i
Vesset
Sees Gunerini
Stockman
Moea
Russia
Britain
Lansing
Greta
Touthg
Dart Butt
Ike
Commerce
Cnemy
Lasgigny
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