14 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
1
American forces report major gains in Lorraine with Tacny across the Mo Ole river into German territory. Prisoners exceed 13,000 as U S troops trap remaining enemy forces south of the Verdun rail route.
French forces and Allied units report strong progress in the Rheims region amid German counterattacks near Laffour and Maisey repulsed. In France, Pershing’s American army advances with French support, pushing toward key objectives in the Bt Michiel area, destroying supply lines and capturing prisoners as they gain strategic ground ahead of the next offensive.
Prince Peter Kroptokin has been arrested in Petrograd on charges of participating in an English conspiracy against the Bolshevik government, according to the Exchange Telegraph agency.
An unclear report states George LOM suffers from a listed illness with many Lancashire engagements cancelled. A physician after visiting the premier at 8:80 pm tonight indicates Ture may be examined to determine if he can be cured by Monday.
The forecast calls for cooler conditions in the north and east with occasional showers. Winds shift and temperatures drop through the day.
In Colorado Springs a gun battle erupted as two men and a woman resisting arrest exchanged fire with officers. Patrolman Rowan was killed, Constable John Filley injured, and a fleeing suspect was wounded. Denver officers later pursued a suspect in the Hangout district.
Secretary of War Newton Baker travels with General Pershing and General Petain into St Mihiel after its recapture. Residents recount German abuses forcing males 14 to 46 into service and looting banks and papers. The town notes relief aid helped avert deeper suffering and claims the occupiers drained a million francs.
A prisoner released by Austria observed conditions among redentist groups in Bohemia. Police have captured leaders and tightened controls as unrest grows, with authorities extending powers and seeking trials for irredentist activity.
Chicago on September 12. Lieutenant Roberto de Viola recalls a front line tale from the Italian front. An Austrian division commander, defeated, asked for a superior to surrender to. He is told that a private soldier would take him to headquarters by sliding down a staircase on a giacier. The officer complies, led by a private.
Report from France states prisoners taken from seven German divisions include Landwehr and Landsturmm units. Austro Hungarian captives came from several regiments numbered 192nd 20th 77th 265th and 507th. The haul reflects the heavy losses from American fire and reveals officers criticizing high command’s judgment amidst a perceived German unpreparedness against General Pershing’s forces.
Telegrams from Helsingfors relay that Petrograd is under anti Bolshevik control as new authority consolidates power in the capital. Queen Mary’s gifts and charity tickets are to be disposed of after a government rejection limits fundraising. Parliament debates suggest different proceeds from lottery plans versus auction.
A wartime update describes Allied lines shifting eastward from Fresnes through Les Pajarges toward Hatronville and Prepy with Americans controlling the salient and surrounding towns. The rear areas include Vignewites Port-Mouston and St. M Biel, while Austrian prisoners are noted among captives. The operation labeled limited objectives could still influence the war’s future by enabling American forces to join their allies in direct action toward Germany.
The article reports ongoing Allied air and ground assaults near Metz and surrounding fortifications, with British, French, and American forces maneuvering to outflank key towns. It notes stubborn German resistance, brittle artillery, and strong French and American infantry in close combat as air superiority intensifies.
Pershing announced 13 500 prisoners captured at St Mihiel as American forces advance. Paris dispatch notes the salient eliminated by combined American French attack with rapid success and heavy German retreat under difficult conditions.
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