09 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
1
Franco British forces advance south of the Somme with hundreds of guns captured. Cavalry enters action as lines push forward while fighting continues and reports say 17000 Germans taken prisoner amid a broad thrust by Allied troops.
The report notes a broad frontline push with tanks advancing up to 11 miles and infantry moving 5 to 7 miles across the front. Multiple towns are described as retaken as operations continue.
London reports a major Allied push with seventeen thousand German prisoners captured south of the Somme and French gains at Fresnoy and Caix. Germans evacuate Lys positions as British hold Lecon Le Cornet Male Quentin La Petit Pazaut and Lesart with a local operation north of Camel improving their line by over 1,000 yards.
British cavalry and some infantry signaling near Chaulnes this morning. They were reported behind Framerville and have moved several kilometers beyond.
London reports via Ottawa that on August 9 Canadian horse troops cooperated with French cavalry to cut off a large enemy force during operations on the Somme front.
Reports from Havas agency say fighting persists along the entire front with intense clashes reported.
Paris reports no change on the battlefield south of the Somme as the war office states the situation persists this morning. The update comes amid ongoing discussions of trench actions and military positions in the region.
The funeral for Esther Cox, 16, was held at 11 a.m. at Flag Springs near Ashboro. She died August 8 at home after a brief illness with typhoid fever. She is survived by four sisters and four brothers, including L Hie Cox Annie Cox Isla Cox and Mrs F Williams among the sisters, and Cooper Walter Albert Theodore Cox among the brothers. Rev. Thomas Andrews of Ashboro conducted the services and interment followed in Flag Springs cemetery.
Two sailors died and three were injured in a boiler explosion aboard the United States ship Nopatin in foreign waters. Navy Department reported no victims or injured were from North Carolina.
American Consul Poole reports Lenin, premier of the Bolsheviks, told a Moscow soviet gathering that a state of war exists between the Russian government and the entente allies. The foreign affairs commissioner said this was a state of defense, not a formal war declaration.
Five separate electric outages hit this afternoon. North Carolina Public Service Company blamed Southern Power Company after inquiry. Public Service lines and plant were said to be in good condition, while the faults were localized to Southern Power despite expert reviews.
Friends in the city mourn the death of William Claussen Jr of Claussen South Carolina brother of Mrs C P Coble of this city The typhoid death follows his sister arrival at his home He was an influential farmer owning a large farm and oldest brother surviving parents three sisters and two brothers one a physician serving in France The funeral was from the home and burial in the old family cemetery near the Claussen farm
North Carolina towns observe seven o clock prayers under Governor Bickett's proclamation. Bells ring statewide as citizens pause to hope for democracy's success. The governor joined a tennis outing in silent prayer when the Angelus bells sounded.
Paris dispatch says the Somme front reached one mile beyond Chaulnes railway junction with cavalry tanks and armored cars leading the advance toward Lihons and Meharicourt. Front lines show infantry advancing five to seven miles along Amiens to Chaulnes and La Fere corridors.
Paris reports the battle south of the Somme resumed at dawn with Franco British forces advancing toward their objectives. Powerful cavalry units are engaged as reports through 11:30 indicate a large scale and ongoing attack making progress.
The service flag at the Oregon state penitentiary now contains forty stars. Each star marks a man paroled from the prison who has enlisted in the army or navy. Governor James Withycombe has helped restore nearly all paroled men to citizenship.
Secretary Baker told the Senate military committee that prompt passage of the draft extension bill is needed to set September 5 as registration day and avoid invading deferred classes. He warned that without extension the government would have to move against the deferred classes, a plan supported by Proost Marshal General Stowder.
Deserter from the fourth Prussian guards division reports German forces during their retreat from the Marne were ordered to destroy property including chateaus and houses. Sappers under General von Finkstein and officers issuing bombing orders allegedly directed widespread destruction as they withdrew.
Morris pleaded guilty in a federal court to statements opposing the draft operation. He told the judge that he sought to carry women off into their homes, declaring his life was prepared to offer no resistance and that he did not get half enough.
Allied forces push along the Somme front driving a wedge toward Amiens and Chaulnes while reporting 17,000 prisoners. British and French troops breach German positions south of the Somme as tanks and infantry roll through gaps, threatening a wider retreat toward the Oise.
The Southern Car Co property was sold Thursday for 54500 to FE D Broadhurst of Greensboro. The purchase may revive the plant and boost High Point industrial value, with plans not yet public but aiming to restart manufacturing of a significant product.
New York August 9 the cotton market rallied in early trading as dry southwest weather prompted buying by southern mill accounts. Prices rose 24 to 43 points with active months at 49 to 56 cents above last night’s close amid scattered demonstrations.
New York reports another sharp aid race in the cotton market with near positions rising about 4 dollars per bale from yesterday's close. The gains reflect continued dry weather in the Southwest and favorable war news as key factors.
With the British Army in France in August 9 reports a German divisional general was captured in the dive maneuver by Allied forces. The terse dispatch notes the capture as part of the ongoing battles on the Western Front.
Washington shows the army casualty list with totals of 468. From North Carolina are KIA Lieutenant Guy Wistead Roxboro and Private Dewey A Williams Statesville among the names.
The August 9 casualty roll lists 4 killed in action 5 died of wounds 13 severely wounded 30 wounded undetermined 52 total. It notes Private Aymard Carrollson Ruffin North Carolina wounded in action undetermined and Private James B Deans Middlesex now back on duty with his company.
Aged 101 months and 20 days, Maggie Elizabeth Eilington, daughter of Edward and Mrs Flingg'en, died yesterday morning at home on Magnum Avenue. The Welch Memorial church service is today at 2 PM conducted by Rev. H. H. Robbins of the South Man M. E church. Interment follows at Springfield.
General Kikuzo Otani, one of Japan's distinguished soldiers, selected to head the Japanese section and serve as ranking officer of the American and Allied expedition in Siberia.
Allied airmen blow up bridges over the Somme as German retreat slows. British cavalry take many prisoners, mostly by Australians and Canadians, while large stockpiles of stores and ammunition are abandoned during the hasty withdrawal.
August Reuter dispatch reports German forces blowing up ammunition drums on the battlefront as they retreat. British casualties since the new drive began amount to three fifths of the prisoners counted by 3 pm. Cavalry patrols with fast whippet tanks lead the advance while infantry struggles forward. Enemy supply trucks move on the remaining usable Somme roads, becoming prime targets for Allied air power.
The adjutant general reports the Wednesday call for 4500 men will exhaust Class 1, with most 1917 and 1918 registrants required to report to Camp Jackson S C. White men qualified for general service admitted. local boards add alternates to ensure full entrainment.
Fragmentary note references London in August and mentions battle importance but lacks coherent details or identifiable events or entities to summarize into a full news item.
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