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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
5
The important center of LeFere lies within two miles of the French lines as forces push along a forty mile front. French troops captured Terquier, a vital enemy rail base and gateway to LaFere, enhancing strategic position.
British and Australian troops push two to seven miles forward along a nearly twenty mile front east of Peronne. The British report gains south of Péronne with heavy fighting near Nurlu and Templeux la Fosse. Villages such as St Quentin area shown advancing as tanks cross the Somme and Canal du Nord defenses.
Gen Sir Henry Horne reports British forces in the Queant area after three days of fighting along the ridge south of Moentyres. They capture additional German posts around Havrincourt wood while advances near Equancourt face strong opposition as Fi n s is set ablaze by destruction squads.
London Sept 7 official air statement reports 25 enemy aircraft shot down, 9 balloons destroyed, 14 driven down out of control. Sixteen Allied planes are missing. one previously missing return. Since Aug 8 Allied airmen have claimed 465 enemy machines destroyed and 200 driven down out of control. Sixty one balloons set afire. 911.5 tons of bombs dropped. most air fighting on enemy side.
Lima Peru September 7 Congress approves an arrangement between Peru and the United States for use of German vessels interned at Callao.
The Yankee army closes on the retiring foe and gains 40 square miles in today’s fighting as heavy guns are brought to bear amid stiff resistance. The left flank is being closed in and progress widens the pursuit.
A Vladivostok dispatch to the state department says Doctor Girsa of the Czech Slovak national council presented a letter of thanks to American authorities in Vladivostok. He specifically thanked the American Red Cross for winter clothing, supplies, and other aid to his people.
General Haig’s army presses the Artois drive with tanks first followed by infantry. British troops extend their front from southeast to northeast of Peronne as they push toward Cambria. The advance aims to even the line at the arrow points.
The report lists MISS RAY C. SAWYER gaining yesterday and Thursday with Hancourt Sovel-Grand and Metz-en-Couture captured.
French troops moved up on a front of more than twenty miles reaching depths of about two miles while in some sectors they advanced four miles. Etgnier was occupied without opposition as of today.
Two German U boats attacked an American troop ship in the English Channel and were destroyed by depth charges from destroyers, the report states.
State's Attorney Hoyne announces arrest of Harry Wilson in the Wednesday Federal building blast that killed four. Wilson, an I W W worker, lived with Rosa Nina Van Zandt, widow of the Haymarket anarchist, and was seen carrying a weighty bundle toward the building before the explosion. He later admitted I W W ties. police say he was a dynamite and bomb man. Additional arrests were made and questioned at the state's attorney's office.
Fort Worth Texas September 7 Private Lee Gillespie of Tulsa Oklahoma was instantly killed while cranking the propeller of a plane at Taliaferro field.
London reports Nikolai Lenin's condition worsened after an attempted killing last week. His fever rose due to pleural and shoulder effusion. Dora Kaplan, linked to the attack, remains in critical condition in Moscow hospital after mob rough handling. A Justice Commissioner seeks to save her life to probe the alleged plot.
Washington reports the American transport Mount Vernon torpedoed about 200 miles off the French coast. The ship, formerly a German liner, arrived safely at a French port after turning back. Five crew members were lost on the Lake Owens which was also sunk by a submarine with most naval guards saved. Thirteen Norwegian ships were sunk in August. The Almirante was struck off the Jersey coast with all passengers rescued but some crew unaccounted.
Washington on September 7 saw the House begin consideration of the largest revenue bill ever presented to Congress, totaling $8 billion. Chairman Kitchin planned lengthy explanations and Q&A. Senate Finance Committee also opened hearings as observers doubted quick passage before November elections.
Leave areas for the American expeditionary forces have been selected at La Bourboule and Mont Dore in Auvergne. These towns famed since Roman times for hot springs can accommodate 5 000 soldiers and will offer skiing snowshoeing and sleighing this winter.
Secretary Bauer directed war department bureau heads to replace men in class 1 January draft with those classified for limited service for active duty. The move aims to fill active service needs with eligible reservists and limited service personnel.
Lefty Tyler pitched a dominant game to even the World Series by defeating Joe Bush and the Red Sox 8 to 1 at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Boston managed only one real hit through seven innings, while the Cubs broke it open with four safeties and a bases on balls in the second. Killeaner’s double highlighted that frame and Hollacher added a triple and strong defense.
Washington reports the American steamer Lake Owens of 2808 tons sunk by a submarine in foreign waters. Five civilian crew members are missing. Only one man, Chief Boatswain's Mate H W Lincoln, was slightly injured. the vessel was sent down by gun fire on September 8.
Rey Dempsey of Rockford and Allen Wilson, both I W W leaders, were sentenced by a court martial at Camp Grant to 25 years at Leavenworth for disobedience of orders after refusing to wear uniforms.
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