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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
3
London dispatches quote American and British reports on gains near St Mihiel with enemy resistance broken, advances up to five miles, and casualties including prisoners. Claims of fall of St Mihiel circulate unofficially as Allied forces press the offensive with strategic notes on front extension and weather effects.
The readable text presents a distorted sentiment about satcons and a claim that the worst is over, suggesting a belief that their best failure blocked progress toward a complete goal. The fragment hints at rhetoric around achievement and frustration without specific names or events.
Latest American war bulletin says rapid Allied advance inflicted heavy German prisoner losses, with 9,500 taken and 60 guns captured. The line stretched from Hekveuville toward D Ginmartin and Veucheres, deepening the breach in the St Mihiel pocket as Germans blew dumps near Vipestics and Hees ville.
Germany suffered a sharp blow that knocked players off balance as the game shifted quickly. The shock disrupted ball control and momentum, prompting quick adjustments from both teams and a tense few minutes before play resumed.
Franco Americans push forward in the St Mihiel area claiming steady gains with heavy enemy positions abandoned and reports of large prisoner captures. The advance continues toward future objectives as Allied forces extend control in the Verdun region and nearby rail lines.
United Press reports German forces defending Gouzeaucourt slow Allied advance near Pont de Nieppe north of Armentieres. New Zealand troops under fire at Dead Man's Corner endure heavy casualties while pushing to Gouzeaucourt amid stiff enemy resistance.
Amsterdam reports a flood of fugitives from Lille arriving and being evacuated as German forces push over the Meuse. Paris and London discuss Marshal Foch plans and enemy defence preparations amid war rumors and speculation.
Reports from Paris describe heavy rain hindering movement as German defenses strengthen behind revamped lines. Railways and sidings have been expanded, stations crowded with troops and munitions, new trench systems near St Quentin, and reinforced concrete shelters housing from eight to ten men. French forces under Humbert attack along the La Fere St Quentin road with counterattacks testing enemy lines, as indications of possible enemy withdrawal emerge northeast of Travecy.
Von Hintze of Germany and Austro-Hungary express confidence that the Allies cannot break through. Both believe victory will endure for years, pledging determination amid the war effort.
Belgian forces report a sharp advance on the two mile front as artillery and infantry push toward key positions. Commanders cite improved coordination and local gains with limited enemy resistance reported in the sector.
An American dispatch from New York dated September 12 notes French forces aiding and German troops retreating around the St Mihiel sector. French and allied lines are reported advancing with confident claims of progress and the French air force active over the front. The report suggests the St Mihiel salient may be near a breakthrough with French and American coordination.
A Daily Express report claims ex-Trarites sailors rescue the Dowager Empress amid turmoil. The item reflects sensational wartime coverage with emphasis on dramatic rescue and political instability.
Belmont Park hosts races as betting odds show Golden Mess leading with a 98 score. A horse described as a realitde wins amid 2 to 1 bets and provisional results.
A Geraldton youth Christopher Raymond Kinsack, 18, died after being accidentally shot while duck shooting on the Murchison River. The coroner’s inquest at Geraldton heard how the injury led to surgery and his death, with witnesses detailing the sequence from the Surprise Lead Mine to hospital.
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