26 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1918
Page
1
A large number of prisoners were taken on the first day of the operation revealing that Austrian forces did not anticipate any unusual activity near Washington. Officials report unexpected success and caution amid ongoing tensions.
The image shows an American expedition member in Vladivostok during a Siberian winter. He wears a minik fur cap, heavy moleskin overcoat, Canada-made waterproof shoe pack, multiple wool socks, and thick knitted undergarments designed for extreme cold.
Allied troops push further west of the Meuse despite heavy enemy opposition. Germans along the western bank reportedly plan a withdrawal from Grand Pre as French flanking pressure widens gaps. Meanwhile Austrians are driven from heights north of Monte Cassino and two Piave islands are captured.
American forces, northwest of Verdun, gain slight advances after intense daylong combat. They secure position in Belleau wood area east of the Meuse while repelling repeated German counterattacks. Ridge from Talma farm to Kellejoyeuse is linked as fighting continues and air activity declines.
Washington reports note a surprise Italian attack that bagged nearly 3,000 prisoners. Observers say Austrian weakness at home may hinder resistance as forces maneuver toward Piave valley with possible Allied aid and outflanking aims.
The journal endorses the democratic majority in Congress to support President Wilson’s war policy. It argues voting for Fall or Hernandez sustains loyal committee leadership and opposes southern and conservative opposition to war measures, urging New Mexico voters to back Democrats to ensure war effort funding and national unity.
The Denver area forecast calls for unsettled Saturday with a south portion cooler, and Sunday will be partly cloudy and warmer. Arizona expects generally fair, with rising temperatures Saturday and Sunday.
Local forecast notes a windy 24 hour period with cloudy skies. Yesterday’s high reached 88 and the low was 58 as rain and variable winds affected conditions.
Five Hessian anarchists were sentenced in New York to prison terms for circulating anti government literature and urging munitions workers to strike. Three received twenty years, one got three years for aiding the state, and a woman fifteen years. Fines of 1000 dollars each were imposed on the three ringleaders and one accomplice.
Polish and Alsation members of the Reichstag issue a defiant declaration that autonomy will no longer satisfy their demands. They insist on greater self rule and challenge central authorities amid rising tensions in the parliament.
In Berlin the reichstag delegates from non German nationalities pressed for independence as Wilsonian self determination gains momentum. Polish representatives accused German Poland of brutal rule while Danes urged execution of the Prague treaty granting a plebiscite for Schleswig Holstein.
Washington reports Colonel House and a U S delegation reached France to negotiate an armistice with Germany. Admiral Benson will handle naval questions as Gordon Auchincloss and Joseph Grew join the mission to define terms before military leaders outline conditions. The group sails from an Atlantic port recently.
The New York government needs 1,000,008 pounds of mus shells and fruit stones daily for manufacturing. It cites public waste and toll failures as reasons for renewed appeal to supply chemical warfare headquarters.
Serbian forces with French cavalry push north of Nish toward Belgrade as Allied units aid with irregular bands from the mountains. Food shortages threaten the army, yet Serbs persist in the steady advance toward the border.
Entente troops start to liberate Rumania after a year under German occupation. French patrols push through northwest Bulgaria near Lom Palanka southeast of Iron Gates, cross the Danube, and enter Romanian territory.
Entente and allied troops press through Belgian and French lines while Austrians face new attacks at the Brenta Piave front. British forces advance in Mesopotamia and the Allies slow but steady progress toward evacuating occupied zones in Atlantic and Serbia as German resistance stiffens.
Secretary Daniels disclosed details of the United States Navy revolver cannon system deployed on the western front. Rear Admiral Farley directed design changes, and the crew under Rear Admiral Plunkett moved the gun system from ship use to field operation in France. The weapon, heavier than any mobile gun, required an entire support train and armored carriages. Training and assembly occurred at Sandy Hook and Washington facilities with Allied representatives watching closely. The first unit arrived in Prince June and preparations for wider deployment followed, reinforcing offensives against German railway targets.
American naval gunners with 164 guns join French troops to press northeast toward Hirson and Vitry, fighting heavy resistance of German machine gunners. In the Argonne area, hills key to the line have been seized as Allied forces push past Grand Prix and across the Meuse while counterattacks are repelled.
Philadelphia officials ordered saloons closed to curb an epidemic but the ban was lifted at midday. Crowds from Camden filled ferry lines to New Jersey, forcing police to reimpose restrictions as crowds grew and officials moved to restore service.
Three American women have worked under fire in the open during this week for the victorious campaign. The workers are Mary Pawtucket R J, Mary Holli dianapolis and Mrs Knowles from Phoenix.
Fragmentary text reports promotions and nominations in the Marine Corps during World War I era. References include a promotion from colonel to brigadier general and nominations related to General Smedley. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
A Washington, Met. source reports that a Senate-confirmed nominee from New York City will take the oath of office tomorrow and be designated by the president as vice governor. The department announced the decision tonight.
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