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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1918
Page
1
Reports on the sinking of the cruiser San Diego near Fire Island differ. Some say 300 perished while sailors claim 800 were aboard lifeboats. the ship's complement is listed as 1114, with追加 recruits aboard. Navy notes uncertainty about torpedo causes with no wake or periscope evidence.
Washington reports confirm the cruiser San Diego has sunk off Fire Island at New York harbor entrance. Officials hedge on cause, weighing submarine attack against mine or internal explosion while noting 1,115 plus 30 officers reported saved. The ship, built 1902, displaced 13,600 tons, armed with multiple 8 inch and smaller guns.
Mrs. Berton C. Howell of Nelsonville, Ohio, learns by letter from Chaplain Halliday of the 166th Infantry of her husband Private Berton C. Howell dying June 14 in a Field Hospital in France from pneumonia. He received full military honors and burial in an American military cemetery with a wooden cross marking his grave.
Allied forces press advance between the Aisne and Marne and attack along the full Marne river front to clear the Soissons Rheims salient. French and British officials report mixed progress near Soissons as German reserves impede momentum. The war office cites activity from Soissons to TeautThierry and notes the capture of Licy-Ol.
London dispatch reports Franco American forces repulsed violent counterattacks from Soissons to Chateau-Thierry then advanced again. Prisoners exceed 18,800 and gains stretch between Souain and Auberive east of Rheims with Americans pushing beyond Friday’s line. Northwest ofMainiges the Allies restored their position.
July 20 dispatchs depict a desperate Franco American drive to seize the vital highway from Soissons to Chateau-Thierry. Allied forces press near Solseons and Dormans as German reinforcements arrive. heavy shelling targets supply lines while American and French units advance northwest of Chateau Thiery and hold the front east of Courchamp.
American troops attacked a German front several kilometers southwest of Soissons late July 19, with fighting still ongoing at 11 PM. The assault aimed east of Coeveres near Missy-aux-Bois and extended widely southward as Germans renewed counterattacks near Soissons were repulsed. French and American forces advanced northeast of Chandun, east of Vierzy and Courchamps.
Washington reports the War Department awaiting confirmation on the alleged entry of American and French troops into Soissons. Dispatches say the allies could enter the city almost at will, but official word remained unconfirmed and the situation around Soissons appeared irregular and unclear.
A newspaper preview declares the fourth year of global war nearing its end and outlines a week of United Press articles. Writers from Paris to Washington will cover France England America Russia Italy and the overall war effort. Readers are urged to follow the daily installments for context and future developments.
General Pershing reported 120 casualties with 15 wounded, 11 died of disease, 1 died in an airplane accident, 13 died of other causes, 57 wounded severely, 1 with undetermined degree, and 6 missing. Gerrard Stillings of Hamilton was KIA. Charles Bloce of Columbus and Alva N. Sidle of Grand Rapids died of wounds. Marine casualties total 78 with 5 KIA, 1 died of wounds, 1 died of disease, 45 wounded severely, 2 wounded slightly, 2 prisoners, and 22 missing.
Word reaches Athens that H. A. Shoemaker of Camp Meigs Washington DC was injured in a head on collision between his train and a freight train while en route to headquarters. He had stayed briefly at home and was unconscious for a short time but is reported to be recovering well.
Washington report lists the First Second Third and Fourth Reg ulars along with the Twenty-sixth Twenty-eighth National Guard and Forty-second on the Cham pagne flank plus a Ninety-third Division color unit. March says Franco-American penetration reaches ten miles with seven miles general depth. about 170000 American troops are in the main drive. 1200000+ troops shipped abroad.
French and American forces pushed the German line between the Aisne and Marne. Neuilly-St. Front was captured, with gains south of the Marne between Fossoy and Neuvilly and positions reaching toward the river. The front shifted as Vieray and Melloy Wood areas changed control.
Alene and Marne July 20 reports say German resistance stiffening as fronts shift. Americans and French advance in the Marne region driving Boches back to the river. South of Soissons the fiercest fighting centers along the line. Three American units report high losses capturing officers and men in dugouts during the Saillans action.
General Haig reports British troops in Meteran sector advanced about 4000 yards on July 19. The village of Meteran and Lewaton area southwest are now in British control. Prisoners totaled 436.
Paris reports confirmation that Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt was in an aerial battle on Sunday over Chateau-Thierry. A German air drop note mentions the aviation camp to which Roosevelt was attached. The Journal announces today.
By John de Gandt Paris July 20 Veteran forces press toward a strategic highway from Chateau Thierry to Ye Rheims as Fret and American units engage near Fossoy and Oeuilly. If successful they will push toward Chatillon sur Marne and compel a German river crossing reversal.
The sale of Masonic property in Albany is now set for today July 20 replacing the previous date of July 30. L. G. Worst acts as receiver for the property and oversees the sale per the Messenger notice.
Mrs. P. M. Phillips of Boston and Mrs. A. W. Smith have hosted Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Russi for several days and leave this evening by motor in company with Mr. and Mrs. Russi.
American and French forces between the Aisne and the Marne resume the offensive after rapid German retreat. Doughboys report swift advances, capture artillery, and press ahead despite casualties, cheering French allies and planning hot meals amid the pursuit. Air recalls units. tanks lag behind as actions unfold near Soissons.
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