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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
5
A local jeweler showcases individual wedding rings in green gold and platinum with engraving and chased work. Prices range from $14.00 to $65.00 for plain bands in 14k 18k and 22k gold and platinum rings, including diamond pave options from 88.75 to 2.00.
Leys Jeweler and Optometrist listed as watch inspector for the N. P. and G. N. The Hallmark Store.
Butte notices list Orton Bros piano rentals at No. 9 North Main. Several residents plan trips or visits to Yellowstone Park Seattle Sheridan Wyo and relatives locally, including Anna Moore Kirshbaum Henry White St John Wedlake Murphy Wetzstein Engel and others.
Major Bradley, a West Point graduate and commanding officer of the Fourteenth Infantry troops detailed to Hutte, is promoted to major. The city telegram confirms the honor, with friends among baseball fans noting his prowess. עיר
The British and French forces clash with German lines in Picardy. Germans claim repulsed attacks along the Somme with heavy fire on the Roman road north of Albert. American and French troops hold Fismette while counterattacks restore contested positions amid damaging machine gun fire and pursuit.
Aug 13 noon dispatch reports German forces halting the French advance west of Lassigny and Hoye with wire entanglements and heavy guns on the plateau protecting the Noyon road. Sharp fighting erupts at Thiescourt and Loge wood, which was taken at noon after gas. Aviators describe disrupted German rear roads and air superiority aiding Allied infantry and cavalry in assaults on gun positions.
Semi official Amsterdam dispatch summarizes German perspective on the Picardy battle. The report notes Berlin forwarding details and mentions rents the 13. as context, indicating military activity and expected developments in the region.
War bulletins from London detail Allied advances in Picardy with 650 guns captured and French control of the Lassigny massif. Reports note French gains along the Divette valley, full Allied control of converging roads near Noyen, and German divisions identified as 23 in the line. Additional notes mention recruiting for a women’s auxiliary army corps and a brigade reorganization for overseas duty.
A wartime casualty list names Private Robert Noy, Private Patrick F. Sullivan, Private P. Sullivan, Private Corilo Corl, Private Andrew G. Storeat, Private Patrick O'Leary, Private Jerry Sullivan, Private John Mequillan, Private William Richards, Private Clarence FB Beaupre, Private Gordon Vivian, Private Charles Jewel Porting.
The report notes that 2 percent of members are slated for positions with the proper authorities. It mentions candidates for field duties and artillery assignments, though the text is garbled. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
A garbled report describes a new secretary order about commissions and exceptions. It mentions an engineer, 4000 men, and potential changes affecting enlisted personnel and eligibility for commissions, with the difficulty of interpreting the intent amid the damaged text.
Reports from Milwaukee and Northern Pacific offices indicate a railway unification conference has resumed with centers of four lines present. Officials from Northern Pacific and Milwaukee, Alongside representatives from Butte Anaconda & Pacific and Oregon Short Line, discussed lacks of a definite agreement and possible next steps.
Washington reports Secretary Baker advised General Pershing that the first field army has been formed and will remain under American command. Five corps totaling about 1,250,000 men are to man a long front from St Mihiel to the Swiss border, with Pershing directing the front. Haig and Petain coordinate with American command as troops arrive.
Fragmentary wartime notes discuss aggressive operations on the American front with potential use of sotpa and French and British moves. General Foch would map broad objectives while General Pershing would command the joint effort. The text hints at American sector limits and evolving strategic roles.
Washington August 12 President Wilson writes to De Martin chair of the war defense council praising the medical profession for timely aid. He notes indispensable role of physicians in army navy and essential home care and argues certain groups remain ineligible for medical posts.
Reports describe a disastrous Karlsruhe raid with the northern sector damaged including the arsenal and palace wing. A bomb hit a church near worshipers injuring many and killing several. Arrivals from Washington note volunteers to Pullman and Corvallis for special training.
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