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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
5
American and German forces met on the Vesle front with heavy shelling and patrol activity. U S officers reject German claims that 250 Americans were captured, stating only a few men are missing as the line remains unchanged and fighting continues through the night.
General Pershing's communique notes American retirements from Bazoches and Fismette due to local hostile attacks. It also confirms the capture of 200 German prisoners northwest of Juvigny during the advance to the railroad.
Dr T Miyaioka of Tokyo representing the Japanese government spoke to the 40th annual ABA convention in Cleveland on the Safeguard of Civil Liberty. Elihu Root, former Secretary of State, presided.
War analysis argues that a British push north of Bapaume toward Douai and Cambrai could break the Hindenburg line. If Douai and Cambrai fall, Ludendorff must withdraw to the Meuse, freeing Belgium and France. Ham lies further but less strategically. A turn by Oct 1 could shorten the war by six months.
The narrative argues German retreat shows Ludendorff aims to reach the Hindenburg line, with British and French advances pressuring the center. It notes the cost of the retreat, questions whether the Germans can defend the Hindenburg line, and warns that losing it would put the Rhine within reach as Allied offensives gain momentum.
In London on August 29 experts estimated German deaths in action to exceed two million and possibly reach about 3,009,000. The figures come from a study of published tables of German and allied losses.
Haig's forces push east of the Somme capturing Bapaume and probing Maurepas as German resistance wanes. French advance widens in Picardy after Chaulnes and Royre falls, with Noyon seized and the CanaNord riverbank reached. Americans fight near Chavigny and Juvigny as Vesle front quiets, while eastern Siberia sees Czech disarmament and Horvath anti Bolsheviks. Allies report heavy German retreats with losses in men guns and matériel.
Amsterdam Aug 29 A semi official Berlin despatch says British renewed their attempt to break through on Aug 28. Seven times they drove forward waves led by tanks into fire from machine guns and cannons, but were repulsed with heavy losses by well positioned defenders.
On the Ussuri front last Saturday the enemy pressed a large assault in which all allied forces fought except the Americans. More than 300 enemy combatants were killed in the engagement amid heavy fighting across the front.
Paris reports that units under Generals de Beney and Humbert advanced more than 12 miles north of the Oise yesterday. The Intransigeant confirms French troops reached the Ham region and suggests Germans cannot hold Guiscard for long. Guiscard lies on the road between Noyon and Ham.
A wartime map outlines American French and British advances with American lines two miles north of Chavigny and Juvigny captured. French gains include Noyon and towns along the Oise and Aisne. British forces push toward Ham and Peronne, with Bapaume fallen and Somme crossing near Peronne. Mouval, Lesboup, and Glinchy reported won.
The Italian communication states that enemy attacks in the Concei valley were repelled by Italian fire. Advanced posts were driven back with losses and prisoners were taken on the northern front.
Reconnoitering parties north of Col del Rosso were dispersed after hostile elements were encountered. The incident left no immediate casualties and prompted a temporary halt to further movements in the area as authorities reassessed positions and patrol routes.
London reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg answered a telegram from the Fatherland party in Bohemia asking if he were alive. An Amsterdam despatch quotes him saying I am as right as a trivet and looking calmly to the future.
Camp Dix N J Aug 29 Charged with spreading pro Austrian propaganda among Italian soldiers arriving from Siberia en route to Italy Private Lawrente Marduni of Headquarters Company 59th Pioneers was sentenced by court martial to 20 years imprisonment with hard labor at Fort Jay New York.
Advertises Othine as a freckle remover sold by druggists with a money-back guarantee. Claims early use yields improvement, lighter freckles fade, and insists customers buy the double strength formula for guaranteed results.
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