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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
2
A wide sweep of wartime events across the forty eight states and Europe. French troops entered Laon and Foch ordered a push in Flanders while Cambria fires are checked. Germany’s retreat and renewed offensives shape a tense strategic picture with naval and air movements, grain and shipping concerns, and war administration actions unfolding.
In his reply to German acceptance of peace terms President Wilson insists on armistice conditions set by U S and allied military advisers and demands continued military supremacy for the Allies. Pershing reports four DSC awards to officers and men as the U S Army notes the flu epidemic’s limited impact. British Lord Geddes hails American Navy efforts against U boats and warns of Germany’s aim to cut France’s supply lines. Artillery duels near Verdun continue with no infantry gains. The War Department states a training stipend of 83075 per student soldier at 400 colleges for uniforms.
President Wilson insists any peace overture must come from German people and warns the war must continue as German forces commit acts of inhumanity. The German government replies with terms evacuating invaded territory and proposes a mixed commission. Baker says U.S. army effort will continue at full speed despite Kaiser's peace hints.
Ply Welly and Miernal race at Louvrel October 2H for 830000 prize with 820000 for Liberty bonds. Army and Navy sanctioned intercollegiate football contests fund war charities. Benny Leonard returns to Bayonet fencing duty at Camp Upton. Influenza halts many boxers while Star Master sets nine furlong record at Jamaica track. Lizarre March wins at Newark for a large American flag prize. Cohumbin University SATC football season opener sees Second 4 Battalion defeat Naval Unit 6 to 0.
A wartime notice calls for 100 African American men to serve in limited navy duty. The report mentions influenza delays, disrupted meetings, and revisions to wartime supply and ammunition rules. All lines reflect national mobilization and policy changes affecting service, labor and procurement.
Fragmented report notes Slovak representatives thanking a government for military aid, American troops at a site, Spanish germs isolated by scientists, and large prisoner totals from a Wikian battle. Diplomacy with Minland worsens as Trankfort cites opportune timing for an election.
Allied forces advance across northern France and Belgium as German retreat continues from Lens to Verdun. French and American troops push toward Laon and Craonne while capturing forts and massifs. In the Meuse region, Americans report 17 659 prisoners and 17 fresh divisions, with Serbians seizing Nash.
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce of the U S Department of Commerce urges centralized concerted work on postwar economic reconstruction. This first report outlines plans under consideration by other nations and their impact on future foreign trade development.
Editorial comment from the American press supports President Wilson's note and calls for unconditional German surrender. Vienna reports Turkey seeking a separate peace with Austria. New York notes influenza precautions as officials report ongoing casualties and leadership losses. Washington urges faster U boat chases. London cites large Austro German Bulgarian prize crews and Balkan front actions. Paris says France breaks diplomatic ties with Finland after a German prince is named.
Paris reports mass German disarray behind the front as retreating troops throw away equipment and surrender in large numbers. About 400 men including three artillery battalion commanders surrender to a French patrol near Cantigny, with depots and arsenals in chaos as units abandon supplies and flee.
Berlin October 12 1918 the German government declares it has accepted Wilsons terms for a permanent peace and will discuss practical details Evacuation and armistice are proposed a mixed commission to arrange evacuation is suggested Signed Solf Secretary of Foreign Office with the German government and people
Washington reports President Wilson's response to the German armistice proposal won unqualified approval across Congress. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, Republican leader, condemned negotiations but said he was pleased with the administration's move.
President Wilson states that peace depends on Germany meeting strict conditions and maintaining allied military supremacy. He notes no armistice while German submarines sink ships and urges clear guarantees from Germany and Austria Hungary before cessation. Lansing forwards the reply and emphasizes united front among allied governments.
The United States Food Administration issues twelve conservation orders aimed at hotels restaurants and eating houses to curb sugar wheat and meat use. The rules target eating establishment practices and prices to support national shortages and rationing efforts.
Reports estimate 800 to 900 dead and thousands homeless as widespread fires devastate northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Dozens of towns including Twig and Cloquet are destroyed while Duluth and Superior mobilize to battle the blazes. Authorities caution against rumors of enemy incendiaries amid emergency relief efforts.
British French and Belgian forces push five miles on a new Flanders front capturing Roulers and nearing Courtrai. They move toward Ghent and Courtrai, flank German coastal positions, and threaten the Lille pocket as French troops push from the Chemin des Dames and Laon region.
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