24 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1917
Page
1
Disguised Austrian troops wearing Italian uniforms launched a heavy assault along the Piave line near San Marino and Brenta. Italian forces repelled the attack, with many Austrians killed or captured as the Fourth Italian Army held its position against the renewed German push.
General Byng’s forces drive toward Cambrai with German positions from Fontaine Notre Dame to Bourlon Wood collapsing. Moeuvres sees a new British push as towns burn and German counterattacks fail while hand to hand fighting continues along the line.
Nov. 24 reports from the Venetian Plains describe a major clash between Italian forces and German Austrian troops along the Brenta and Piave front. Heavily fortified lines and new mobile large calibre guns indicate a planned big assault while British and French reinforcements may be en route.
Crowned heads meet in Rome discussed war aims with Italy and Austria Hungary and the united front against central powers. Reports claim U S Congress may declare war on Austria Hungary as a decisive step. Italian forces repulse enemy thrusts on Piave and Asiago with heavy casualties and river crossings repelled. General Plumer appointed commander of British forces in Italy with Sir W Marshall taking Mesopotamian duties.
British forces renew pressure on German depots near Bourlon Wood as Crown Prince of Germany orders renewed assaults. The 119th division reinforces from the Flanders front while Moeuvres and Crevecoeur endure heavy fighting. Nebisamwell Ridge near Mizpah falls to British troops as they tighten around Je m.
American destroyers accounted for another German submarine as two patrol vessels closed in on the damaged U boat after a depth charge. The submarine sank while the Americans attempted to tow and capture it. Admiral Sims reported the event, noting the destroyer’s name was not released. The official statement quoted Secretary Daniels on the engagement and timing.
Washington November 21 and 24 reports show Fuel Administrator Garfield threatening government seizure of coal mines if private operators refuse to ship at set prices. Garfield directed government operation if needed and ordered Oklahoma miners to accept a higher wage claim while seeking more than 45 cents per ton. He warned mines must not close and stated the policy covers all coal regions amid efforts to ease car shortages and ensure fuel for the country after November 30.
Paria reports the American mission led by Colonel E. M. House seeks a comprehensive plan of unity and coordination in the war. War aims discussion is planned for a later stage, with the supreme war council set to convene its first session on November 29.
The Russian embassy in Washington declares nonrecognition of the Bolshevik government. Ambassador Bakhmeteff states he will stay to aid Russian citizens while other staff resigns. First Secretary Jean Spokine seeks admission to the US army as several naval and military attaches offer their services to the United States.
The article describes German troops reinforcing from exhausted divisions to defend a wide front around Cambrai and the Sensee valley. British lines forge ahead to stem the tide, with depots crowded, fast defenses rising, and a declared resolve not to surrender without fierce resistance.
A British war office report says about 30 tanks were destroyed amid fruitless attacks around Cambrai. In the Fontaine Lafolie area and Bourlon sector the enemy struck hard but was repelled, with German advances at Bourlon pushed back by allied fire and infantry.
Paris reports French raids in Champagne at Auberive captured many German prisoners. German efforts around Courcey and in the Argonne were said to be fruitless. Dunkirk suffered another German air raid with no casualties.
United Press dispatch from Nov 24 describes the repatriated civilians returning to France from German captivity near Marcoing and Cambrai. The procession includes peasants, village officials, women with babies, elderly, and laborers carrying possessions, symbolizing relief and hardship. Allied updates note advances around Cambrai with captured German guns and gains north and west of Bourlon Wood.
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