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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
1
British advances in France press on as Allied losses remain light while German lines buckle. Crown Prince Rupprecht strengthens positions but suffers heavy material losses as British forces push through key sectors from the River Somme toward Hamelincourt and Ervillers amid reported tank incursions and air reconnaissance.
Associated Press reports from Aug 23 describe British armies in France pressing forward after a day of heavy German losses. German positions yielded ground and towns. British forces captured thousands of prisoners and seized large supplies of guns and material.
Amid heavy fighting in the region, British troops attacked Gomlecourt at night and overwhelmed German positions at Gomlecourt by day. Casualties mounted as Haig’s forces pressed forward, with hundreds captured in the village.
American bombing missions over Conflans between Verdun and Metz dropped 41 bombs in two flights this afternoon. Six bombs hit direct, five near the railway station and one on a warehouse. Returning, the aviators were pursued by German fighters but the enemy turned back inside the American line as German anti aircraft fire proved weak and ineffective.
Amsterdam report states that about twenty three thousand former Russian officers imprisoned in Westphalia were freed as the Soviet government abandoned its internal position under pressure from Moscow's population.
New York Aug 28 Pope Benedict has conferred his blessing on the Knights of Columbus for their war relief work. The message was received here today by James A Flaherty supreme onigit.
New York August 2 United States will share food and blood with allies in the cause of world democracy Herbert Hoover federal food administrator said upon arrival en route to Washington He warned next year Americans must supply about 4 009 billion pounds of fats 500 million bushels of cereals and 1 300 thousand tons of sugar to the allied program Bread and fats will be sent without triggering widespread rationing abroad to keep allied nations strong for the winter and maintain courage and strength while facing possible crop failures at home
Front notes from the Vesle show renewed local fighting with American units holding positions north of the river. German efforts aimed to pin down forces while artillery pounded their line, and a wounded infantryman reported brief shelter in a shell hole amid ongoing harassing fire. Berlin reports English attacks renewed near Zapaume and counter strikes around Albert and the Somme.
AP dispatch reports Marshal Foch declaring the army in France is moving well and will press on. He warns against overpromising and stresses only realities, praising American forces for steadfastness and noting British troops fighting hard, though urging restraint to prevent overreach.
The Associated Press story reports American troops near Fismes employing hand grenades and flame throwers to push west of the Vesle. They say rifle fire was effective, inflicting casualties on Germans and strengthening the line. Batteries bombarded before infantry advanced, a German detachment attempted to halt the attack but was repelled, and about twelve prisoners were captured.
War developments lead with Hoover returning from Europe and coverage of a key debate. The page includes polegraphic news, a wartime city issue, and optimistic national war view from generals. Also noted are sports, markets, ads, and local notices from Butte and Anaconda.
A Times describing Parisian anxiety as German forces press toward Noyon on the Oise, with Marshal Foch’s strategy and ongoing battles along a broad front from the Aisne to the Vesle, while forecasts mention Montana weather with mixed skies and cooling showers.
Fragmented war report describes German setbacks along a fifty mile front near Arras and the Somme. Allied forces advance east of Albert and Achiet le Grand, with Britons crossing the Arras Albert road and pressing around Chaulnes Chuignes. French operations along the Matz and Soissons continue to push the German defense, risking isolation of enemy lines while seeking to protect gains and force a wider retreat.
The meeting in Cleveland announced government potential control of coal mines to avert a feared shortage in the lake district. EW Calloway of the fuel administration cited a Lake shipment shortfall of 1,250,000 tons to the Northwest and urged coordinated distribution and freight handling to prevent famine. French troops crossed the Divette River near Krevecourt advancing near Baxneux and Crecyau-Mont, per today’s official dispatch.
Reuters reports the British offensive resuming vigorously on Wednesday morning as forces push near the Divette river and at multiple points north and west of Soissons. The action includes crossings of rivers and reorganized lines as Allied command forecasts another major operation amid heavy fighting in the region.
Paris reports Allied gains from July 18 and August 8 victories. General Mangin’s pressure through Aug 18–22 led to capturing over 10,000 prisoners and pushing the enemy to beyond the Atlette. Von Eben’s forces respond with counterattacks as British and French pressure maintains the front near Lassigny to the Somme.
A fragmented wartime passage discusses US shipping plans to build a merchant fleet and transportation for its own trade routes. It notes Hurley statements on democracy, national effort, and the risk of nations fighting for trade as democracies mobilize resources in a broader war context.
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