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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
5
Paris reports that Germans may be preparing to evacuate Noyon as the Lassigny heights are lost. It is likely stores are being destroyed and evacuated to deny resources to advancing Allied forces.
Allied forces report 28 000 enemy captured and 600 guns since August 8 on the Montdidier Amiens sector. French hold Lassigny Heights and advance threatens Roye Noyon Chaulnes and Des Loges as German trenches evacuate Oise valley. Aviator reports disorder on roads to the German rear as Phase Two awaits reinforcements.
Brig. Gen. John E. Mahoney, veteran of the Spanish American War and later service in the Philippines, Mexico, Haiti, and San Domingo, is stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The report describes airmen supporting infantry by driving off machine gunners and notes Allied air superiority over the battlefield near Fismettes and Vesle. French forces capture L'Ecouvillon as they push north of the St Claude farm, with discussions of Roye evacuation and German retreat.
Paris reports the Allied breakout at Lassigny Massif surprised German forces who now resist stubbornly. The front line areas face heavy use of gas shells with mustard gas and other munitions flooding valleys and low ground behind the advancing line.
French forces in the Champagne district east of Rheims conduct several raids and capture prisoners in each engagement.
British forces attacking the German salient south of Ypres report further gains at the apex. The army advanced east of Meteren and near Bailleul, with a similar move southeast near Vieux Perquin. Front lines have been stationary since May 8 after Von Arnim's drive was checked.
Brig. Gen. Littleton W. T. Waller rises to major general for gallant service in Haiti and France. Known as “Tony” by his men, he likely has more active duty than any other Marine officer. He served at Alexandria Egypt in 1882, in Spanish War fleet operations, in the Philippines 1899–1902, and in China during the Boxer rebellion. Born in York County Virginia in 1856.
London reports the British government formally recognizes the Czecho-Slovaks as an allied nation and their three armies as a regular allied force fighting the central powers. Dispatches from Moscow note entente diplomats demanding clarification of Lenin's warning of war against Anglo French imperialism.
Paris reports minor German raids along the Vesle river where the Crown Prince’s retreat was last staged. French and American forces hold these lines against the attacks.
British airmen brought down a German Zeppelin in flames off the east coast of England after a dawn sighting. Royal air force crafts closed on the airship, scoring hits and forcing it to plunge into the sea amid ongoing naval reconnaissance.
Anna Held renowned actress dies in New York after months of illness. The storied star rose with Florenz Ziegfeld Jr who managed and later divorced her. They had a daughter in France. Her career in the American stage was marked by fame and lavish salaries abroad.
National League results show Chicago tied with Pittsburgh and New York edging Boston while Brooklyn and Philadelphia split losses and wins. St. Louis and Cincinnati are noted without final scores. American League reports Philadelphia defeating Washington while holding a .500 record. no other games played.
Paris reports Generals Mudra and Liebrecht who led German armies in the July 1 offensive have been retired. Berne newspapers confirm their removal from active duty and placement on the retired list.
In Chicago on August 14 the United States circuit court of appeals affirms a three year sentence for Walter Ragunsky charged with threatening to kill the president. The sentence was handed down by Judge Landis.
Boston August 14 Oswald Kunharut former German consul general in this city was ordered interned at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia under orders received from Washington.
Washington Aug 14 The military affairs committee orders the new man power bill to the Senate with the work or fight amendment designed to keep employed men in their occupations. It limits weaponization of the clause and leaves enforcement to the president. The proposal also funds education for volunteers and drafted men under twenty one, and prohibits marital status from barring wives of soldiers from government positions. Chicago Aug 14 Draft boards told to prepare for September registration and to train clerks as the law nears passage.
Paris reports the French transport Djjemnah of 3716 tons was torpedoed in the Mediterranean. A Berlin dispatch first announced the event and a follow up confirmation arrived in Paris.
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