21 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1918
Page
1
The War Department reports that the embarkation of American troops for Europe has exceeded 1.75 million. The announcement notes the transfer continues as part of the war effort.
Paris reports the Allies have captured Benay and positions six to eight miles south of St. Quentin as they outflank the German stronghold. Civilians flee the besieged city amid ongoing operations in the surrounding area.
London reports British advances northwest of St Quentin with Moeuvres captured and Le Catelet nearing, while French repulse five German counterattacks near the Allette and gains north of the Aisne. The encirclement pressure and potential Chemin des Dames evacuation are highlighted as the Franco British push continues.
A Swiss official dispatch says Bosnia Herzegovina and Croatia will be formed into a single provincial government under the Austro Hungarian empire with Count Tisza, former Hungarian premier, to lead.
Dr Claude H Van Tyne head of Michigan history department and noted government expert says a volume titled Two Thousand Questions and Answers About the War is a "masterpiece of pro German propaganda" and caused its withdrawal from circulation based on evidence from the National Security League.
Northwest of St Quetin the British advance continues with penetration into some of the strongest portions of the main Hindenburg line as of September 21.
British troops attacked between Hauvencourt Wood and St. Quentin this morning. Bellemelise has fallen and additional villages were reached as part of the advance.
Washington and Amsterdam dispatches detail American artillery and nine inch guns shelling Metz while U S troops occupy Ammerzweiler Alsace and German orders for scorched retreat. Severe rain slows operations as fronts bog down and transport becomes almost impossible.
London dispatch reports in Flanders the British gained about a day of progress with an advance south and west as Messines actions unfold Pont Rouge is reported as captured signaling a tactical breakthrough by British forces.
Lorraine front reports an Austro German detachment raid northeast of Doncourt with three raiders captured. American patrols press forward near the Hin denburg line as long range guns hit Conflans railway bridge and a German cross Vesle attempt is repelled.
Fransville Ind September 20 Unconditional surrender is demanded of the German nation in a resolution from the War Mothers of America at their first national convention. President Wilson sent a telegram expressing pride and sympathy for the sacrifices of the mothers and the soldiers serving abroad.
Spokane Washington September 21 Western and white pine will not be used for government airplane stock after October 1 Kenneth Ross representative of John D Ryan head of the government aircraft board announced here
A mounted Japanese force joined General Semenoff's troops to enter the town of Tchita in the Transbaikal region. The advance marks a strategic move in the ongoing operations in the area.
Five men in a green touring car robbed the Area State Bank between Chicago and Joliet, stealing 50 000 to 65 000 in cash and Liberty bonds. Police and citizens scoured woods as the suspects fled toward Chicago. The second story notes a separate 8 182 000 000 revenue bill passage by the U S House with wide support and Senate review to come.
London reports General Allenby launched a large offensive against Turkish forces in Palestine from Rafat to the Mediterranean. The British broke Turkish lines, pushing 12 miles and capturing about three thousand prisoners. Allied cavalry moved to cutoff the Turks near Nablus and Helsan in the north.
In Trenton on September 21, Atto Retch elt of Newark and Dr. Frederick Bischoff of Irvington were found guilty in federal court of conspiring to defame soldiers and Red Cross nurses by circulating stories to MO chdos.
President Wilson plans to vote at the primary election in Princeton New Jersey next Tuesday. He has consistently returned to his home district to cast ballots in state and primary elections, and New Jersey primaries this year carry no unusual importance aside from local contests.
Paris dispatch reports Germany has taken measures to assure rapid and pitiless repression in case of revolt as internal tensions grow. The note cites a Zurich telegram outlining the government’s steps to quell disturbances.
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