17 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
1
German lines stiffened by reinforcements and additional guns fail to stem the Allied advance. Generals report renewed pressure from Foch's troops, with Allied forces pressing deeper into German positions amid heavy fighting.
French and Canadian forces fight to a stand near Roye as German pressure threatens the key Picardy stronghold. A fall of Roye would be a severe setback to the enemy's line and a boost to Allied morale.
Allied forces gain ground from the Somme to Oise with French Canadian troops advancing west of Roye and British units holding Damery and Parvillers. German withdrawals tighten the salient while American air and artillery efforts target bridges and rear areas behind the line.
The Bishop announces relaxation of Friday abstinence for Catholics in the Army and Navy with Friday exceptions for Good Friday. Patrick J. Hayes issues guidance to avoid misunderstandings regarding the policy and its scope.
Weather notes from Dwever Colorado report fair weather for New Mexico on Saturday and Sunday with partly cloudy east portions. Temperature remains mostly steady with little change.
The 24 hour period ending 6 pm yesterday featured a high of 85 and a low of 59 degrees. A 6 pm temperature of 80 accompanied clear conditions and light winds.
House Ways and Means Committee endorses a new tax framework with a graduated scale and a flat rate for large corporations to boost government revenue. The proposal targets corporate profits to fund public spending and reduce deficits.
A special dispatch dated August 14 reports Entente forces and Russian troops advancing from Archangel, with 6,000 Entente troops and 2,600 Russians moving southeast. flotilla clashes with river obstructions near Kakutaya, land forces halted, and engagements with Soviet troops occur at Log River junction as American contingents travel by river to Kotlas. Admiral Kemp denounces Moscow rulers for betraying Russia to the Kaiser.
Allied forces report capturing Damery wood and Z wood strengthening positions on the right flank of the British line in France. British troops take 340 enemy prisoners and four machine guns in recent local fights. overall casualties around 1,200. German reinforcements and artillery activity noted along the Somme sector as the front shifts.
The fuel administration plans to restrict coal deliveries to cement manufacturers to 75 percent of normal output. Manufacturers may exceed their allotment only if the government requires additional production.
Morning newspapers report German losses from the start of the war to end of July totaling about 6,000,000. The tally includes 1,400,000 killed up to the rewinning of the German offensive in March. From March 27 to June 17, Germany is said to have suffered 129,000 killed.
The U S War Department reports an August test flight of a complete squadron of eighteen De Havilland four airplanes with Liberty engines. They returned without losses, described as a scouting trip, with pilots and observers aboard and four machine guns. Secretary Baker withheld time and place of the event and noted that Pershing endorsed the mission.
General Naulin lauds the Twenty-fifth Army Corps part of Gouraud's French army for valor and spirit in the Rhine front battles on July 16 and 19 1918. The Fourth Army halted the German offensive on the Champagne front as Allied forces closed on Venlo.
The 160000 budgeted event opened in Santa Fe with Governor Lindsey welcoming attendees from state institutions. Talks covered an envisioned industrial department and removing hyphenated American identity, while educators discussed patriotism and wartime duties amid a washout delaying delegates arrival.
Regional Director Avhutan told Director General Mr Adoo that elimination of duplication and promotion of facilities under government operation has saved about 1,000,000 a year in the western operating district. Officials say other districts are making similar reductions.
The report notes Theodore Roosevelt Jr greeting Premier Clemenceau amid lingering tensions. Meanwhile wartime policy allows discharged servicemen to seek agricultural or vertebral work by applying through officers or local boards after registering.
In the morning a training flight from Mineola Long Island crashed in a hay field near Commack N Y. Harold W Mason 25 of Los Angeles and Cadet P Gedeon 34 of Timarine were killed when the plane exploded midair sending Gedeon away and bringing down the craft. The incident involved seventeen others from Mineola field.
A World War II era dispatch describes Amiens waking after German retreat toward the Somme. Refugees return, streets reopen, and civilians reoccupy homes while crowds attend a cathedral service at Notre Dame celebrating Allied delivery. Page two contains details.
Report on proposed wage increases for coal miners as union leaders and mine operators met amid industry concerns over costs and production. President Mayes warned wage hikes could destabilize the industry while officials pressed for bonuses and price adjustments to balance labor costs and coal supply.
A presidential proclamation imposes travel constraints by requiring Nlieng to obtain permits to leave the country after September 15. The order blocks future free departures and emphasizes official control over international travel. The measure signals tightened exit procedures and government review of exit requests.
Washington announces that departures of aliens from the United States will require permits under the new alien control law. The executive order, signed by President Wilson, tightens travel for suspected German agents and aliens, with eight to twenty eight days prior notice and citizen witnesses required for approvals.
A wartime notice states that all men turning twenty one since June must register for military service by August 24. Registrants abroad may register by mail but must ensure they complete forms promptly. those at home should report to their local board to learn how to apply.
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