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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
1
British forces attacked northwest of St. Quentin and captured Holnon, an important town about two and a half miles from St. Quentin. Holding the position would allow heavier artillery fire toward St. Quentin and strengthen the main road to Cambria.
American units on the Moselle front near Vandieres push patrols and advance through Bouxaux to Pont-a-Mousson area as German towns burn. Reports say German planes slowed amid heavy Allied bombardment and American aviators harassed German withdrawal during the St Mihiel victory campaign.
Weather conditions limited the air operation as ceiling heights hovered around a little over a thousand feet, affecting Cardinal Farley’s daring engagement.
Albert Rathbone of New York has been named assistant secretary of the treasury to replace Oscar T Cros who went to represent the treasury in France. Rathbone, a prominent banker’s lawyer and specialist in financial law, was previously called on by McAdoo to assist in the foreign exchange division, where he earned a strong reputation.
London September 18 Last night under heavy artillery protection German forces attacked Monerres region west of Cambria about six miles from the town. The enemy concentrated a large force and delivered a determined assault forcing the British to fall back somewhat.
In a driving rain, U S Army forces Germans to retreat to newly fortified positions along the new Hindenburg line, signaling a continued Allied advance in the war.
Congress is urged to provide 7.347 billion in addition to prior estimates to fund an enlarged military program next year. The plan envisions about 4 million American soldiers in France next summer and another million training at home, pushing total army spending above 24 billion for the year.
The Department of Justice investigates primary campaign spending for Congress candidates in New York Illinois Ohio Michigan and other states to see if federal limits were exceeded. Both parties are affected with figures cited from Michigan Newberry totals and calls for broader inquiry. The Senate resolution, supported by Senator Pomerene, seeks action by the Elections Committee. Newton D. Baker arrived in London from Paris.
Cardinal John Murphy Farley archbishop of New York died at his country home after a relapse from pneumonia. Born in Ireland in 1842 he rose from parish priest to pope’s cardinal amid long service to the church, with early education in Ireland and New York. The death ends a storied career lauded by many faiths across the city.
The text recalls Archbishop Farley's rise to power from 19th century duties in New York to administration after Archbishop Corrn Benns death, culminating November 20 1911 with his consecration as cardinal by Pope Pius X in a private Vatican ceremony. It notes his titular assignment at Santa Sopra Maria Minerva in Rome.
The Association of American Colleges says more than 150 French girls will arrive in the United States within two weeks. They will carry scholarships and be placed at numerous schools across the country.
A Pravda report says American British and French detachments fought Bolsheviks on the Archangel front. Bolshevik officers allegedly defected to the British after a setback and fled in panic. Washington says allied citizens in Central Russia face danger with hundreds shot after the Uritski assassination and many more held for possible execution.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts backs President Wilson against Austria's peace talks and advocates a decisive Allied victory. He praises Baker for barring pro German books and lauds Wilson for recognizing the Czech and Slovak nation as worthy of recognition amid the war.
Forest D. Sebastian of East St. Louis, one of the soldiers pardoned by President Wilson on May 4 after a death sentence for sleeping on duty in France, was killed in action on July 20, according to an official telegram to his father.
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