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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
1
British forces press through broken German defenses toward Cambrai as tanks and infantry drive forward. Reports say gains reach five miles behind the front with Bourlon wood in view, amid speculation on German reserve movements and possible surprise effects of a west front collapse.
Great Britain hails the achievement as a forerunner of a mightier thrust. The dispatch notes expected advances and stronger actions forthcoming from the nation.
London reports Field Marshal Haig’s Western Front success as the Hindenburg line is breached. General Byng orchestrated the secrecy and daring attack using tanks with no preliminary artillery barrage, altering expectations as German defenses reportedly melted away. The victory sparks talk of what comes next and highlights Byng as the hour’s central figure.
Cavalry shares honors with tanks as British forces in France push a wide front in the Cambrai sector. Tanks and infantry advance after yesterday’s gains, with the cavalry aiding mopping up German positions and releasing civilians from captured towns. General Byng and the tank forces earned praise for planning and execution of this drive. Twenty years for sacker Tony Petroshis of Norwich, Conn was imposed at Camp Devens for failure to report with his drafted men.
Mobridge South Dakota reports a large fire in Lemmon destroying two grain elevators and a business block, with $200,000 loss. A vigilance committee forms as fires rage at multiple towns, including Mott and panhandles. several arrests noted and suspected incendiary origin in all blazes.
In today's Standard rage and sweeping British actions set a tense mood. Reports note Chauncey’s losses and a vice president visit, with Marshall expected in Butte tomorrow. Russell to speak tonight as E State teachers plan a Butte gathering next week. Anaconda notes health concerns, traffic violations, and the war fund drive launches with a dinner.
Washington reports Lieutenant Commander Walter Reno the commanding officer and Lieutenants Charles Wedderburn and Harry Skinner Jr plus 18 enlisted men lost when the American torpedo boat destroyer Chauncey sank after a collision in the war zone early Monday morning. The casualty list names many men and their next of kin, while Davy department officials await details on rescue and the vessel's fate.
The ministers of war and marine met with Mayor Count Grinami to inspect Venice and its defenses as air raids persist. Sirens, cover seeking and steady bombardment echo over Piazza San Marco. The stand at the Piave is praised while Fiorin’s cafe closes amid danger. Christmas gift drives for the army begin. British patrol ship torpedoed. four officers and five men killed.
Nov 21 report from the British admiralty shows seventeen British ships sunk last week by mines or submarines. Of these, ten were over 1,800 tons and seven under 1,600 tons. The weekly statement notes fishing vessels among those sunk and mentions British vessels unsuccessfully attacked. Amsterdam dateline. Meanwhile Berlin reports Italian left flank being turned with Italian defenses strengthened on the lower Piave.
Washington dispatch reports Montana will experience continued moderate temperatures on Thursday and Friday. The outlook notes stable conditions with no significant weather events expected.
The trial of Bianca De Saulles for the murder of her divorced husband John L. De Saulles, Yale athlete, on Long Island, progresses slowly with two jury spots remaining. Sheriff Seaman manhandles summonses as 160-panel venire exhausts. attorneys press for 12 mature jurors. Separately, Dwiggins is indicted for mail fraud in Liberty loan bond scheme, arrested after fleeing to Alabama. he allegedly stole 80,000 and faces a total shortage of 150,000.
London reports from Field Marshal Haig that British forces pushed west and southwest of Cambray despite rain. Reinforcements were driven from villages and forts as tanks aided the advance. Scottish units broke German lines near Cantaing and Anneux, taking prisoners as they moved beyond former positions. Over 8,000 prisoners including 180 officers have passed through collecting stations.
The report describes a British thrust near Arras piercing parts of the Hindenburg line. It notes this formidable barrier as allegedly impregnable yet shows British and French actions against it on the Somme and Aisne fronts. Authorities stress no decisive break enabling large field operations.
British Army tanks spearheaded a surprise dawn attack across the Hindenburg line in France. Infantry followed as German resistance collapsed and prisoners began to flow back from multiple directions. The advance began at 6:20 am. by 11:20 am tanks engaged the enemy in open combat and crossed the frontline trenches.
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