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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
1
Berlin reports Bulgaria has proposed an armistice to the Entente and asked for a meeting to arrange peace. The French commander in Macedonia confirms Bulgarians request a conference while operations remain active. The Allied offensive elsewhere is noted as continuing.
Paris reports the Champagne offensive marks major gains with three miles of depth and 7 000 additional enemy captured. British forces launch a new Allied drive on a 30 mile front south of the Sensee river with early progress noted.
The First American army with French forces advanced seven miles on a 20 mile front, seizing 12 towns and 5,000 prisoners as heavy shelling and gas cleared the way. Marshal Foch directs a new Champagne to Verdun offensive with American independent action east of Verdun.
The article notes Mrs John W Davis, wife of the newly appointed ambassador to Great Britain, and discusses strategic World War I maneuvers. It references Ludendorff's drives on Amiens, past July offensives, and the French assault across the western front through Champagne, Argonne, and Meuse regions.
Allied troops press into Bulgarian territory in Macedonia as Serbs reach Ishtib and Veles. The advance, aided by Greek units and British forces, targets Bulgarian bases near Uskub and Strumitza with large captures of German-supplied stores.
Dispatches report St. Quentin mined by the enemy and the German command moving their headquarters out of the city. French and British forces engage near the Siegfried line as fighting continues with heavy casualties and preparations for evacuation noted.
Paris reports on September 27 that General Von Klein, the Prussian War Minister, has resigned from his post.
Reports from Sofia indicate a ministerial crisis and possible shift in Bulgaria’s foreign policy. Martial law is proclaimed in Seda and King Ferdinand has consulted Premier Malinoff as Serbs plan a new capital Monastir. Field Marshal Mackensen may lead armies to block Allied advance.
London reports from Sept 27 that German troops near Pulearane Ww 19 are under continuous fire after desertion from the battle line. The Serbian war office says German prisoners complain Bulgarians seized or used many machine guns.
Thomas E. Kerr was seized by federal agents in Coeur D Alene Idaho on September 27 and charged under three counts of violations of the espionage act according to indictments returned against him.
Reports from Sept 27 indicate Germany is massing new tank forts with gun positions and trench mortars to challenge Allied forces in France. Escaped British soldiers and German prisoners describe embedded defences designed to break the Entente advance, highlighting a stark contrast with German military morale and equipment.
The Chicago bankers and delegates gathered at the national convention of the American Bankers Association pledged loyalty to the war effort. President Witton and Governor Lowden addressed the gathering attracting strong applause as they praised unity and patriotism. Charles A. Hinseh delivered the annual dedication address, celebrating bankers as stewards of the nation's financial stability.
During eight days of fighting ending August 8 the 168th Infantry of the Rainbow division faced heavy losses, with about 80 percent of its effective strength reported. The regiment entered a rest period August 3, and officials praised its conduct in the Baccarat sector and Sevile advance, noting instances of personal bravery.
East St Louis railroad detectives informed by Federal Manager Galloway that individuals found riding trains or boats as hobos can be arrested and fined under the war revenue act.
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