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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
5
Charles D. Orth, chairman of the National Security League's congressional campaign committee, advocates banning politics during the war and keeping national affairs in the hands of the most capable, 100 percent undiluted Americans for the fall elections.
With French Army on the Marne frontline, the entire German position is precarious and may fall at any instant due to sharp Allied advances. French reports dated July 26 describe a precarious Marne salient vulnerable to a breakthrough.
Paris dated July 26 reports Ouchy Le Chateau, vital to the German supply hub at Fere En Tardenois, and the village of Ville Montoire captured by French forces. Ouchy Le Chateau lies on the Soissons to Chateau Thierry railroad. earlier rumors suggested an earlier seizure at nearby Oulchy la Ville.
Iranco American troops advanced nearly two miles on the Aisne Marne front with gains near Dormans and along the eastern side of the salient. French forces reached near Fere-en-Tardenois as shelling and air bombardment continue. British French and American units tightened the noose around the Soissons Reims pocket, with Polish troops taking 213 prisoners near Reims. The drive focuses on Fismes and Fere en Tardenois while a possible trap of the German crown prince's army looms.
British dispatch reports French troops in Oulchy le Chateau region and American forces to the south closing in on Fere en Tardenois. Germans withdraw material amid fires as Franco American units press right of Forest de Riz. Two towns captured, names withheld until French communiqué confirms them. In one town Germans fortified a large church. Troops seize a strong farm position near Forest de Fere.
Washington dispatch says Allied troops push toward Soissons and Reims as French British Italian forces press the northern Marne pocket. Officials view the fight as a race against German Boehm forces attempting delaying actions until reinforcements and supplies can arrive.
Paris reports the Allied world awaits the next word from the Soissons Rheims sector where the Crown Prince faces a crushing defeat or a costly withdrawal. If the Breny Fer en Tardenois Fismes railroad falls to the Allies, Germany could suffer a signal defeat.
Paris dated July 26 reports French troops have seized Villemontoire and Oulchy le Chateau. American and French units keep advancing, driving the enemy back between the Ourcq and the Marne.
President Wilson issues a personal statement denouncing mobs and mob action. He appeals to loyal citizens to quell disturbances across the nation, urging swift and peaceful restoration of order.
President Wilson appeals to citizens to stop lynchings amid war reporting. British gains near Wrigny wood threaten German lines south of Reims while Americans and French press advances north of Chateau Thierry. Rail transport inside the salient is under allied fire leaving only one usable line from Nantuil to Bazoches. German Austrian forces planned for a new offensive against Italy with mixed divisions, while Austrian command seeks to check French and Tatallan advances near Berat in Albania.
Mrs. S. J. Symons, founder of the Symons hospital at the French Hut, is in Washington promoting the hospital’s move from Soissons to Clermont. She plans to add 200 beds in tents to serve American and French forces now in action.
Berliner Tageblatt quotes a new German war council to be attended by all sovereigns and chiefs. It warns against underestimating American infantry and hints French statements are being suppressed to hide Allied victories. A Frankfurter Zeitung critic notes Foch's plan halted the German offensive near Reims.
Washington July 26 a new world's record in destroyer construction was announced from Mare Island California. The Ward was commissioned in 71 days after keel laying and launched 17 1/2 days after first plate was laid. Previously the standard time was about 24 months.
In a semi weekly senate session Senator Lewis of Illinois Democratic whip warned Americans against German peace overtures and false propaganda. He argued Germany seeks to pressure the US and allies, to Prussianize the East, and to later strike America. Senator Sherman pressed for total victory and punishment of the Kaiser before any peace, and questioned Germany’s submarine tactics and proposed concessions to Belgium and France.
Vienne July 26 Baron von Husarek former minister of education is appointed to the Austrian premiership succeeding Dr von Seydler whose cabinet recently resigned The chamber rejected a Czech impeachment resolution against Von Seydler and Count von Toggenburg by 215 to 162.
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