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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
1
Reports from the Marne and Rheims fronts describe German offensives failing, prisoners saying commanders are beaten, and Allied counterattacks driving back German forces. A German courier pigeon was shot east of Chateau Thierry while American troops held and repelled advances with heavy fire.
The draft reclassification process resumes as 29 of the June 5 1917 registrants and 45 recently shifted deferments are called for physical exams at the local exemption board. Doctors McCain and Hiatt supervise. many cases reopen, signaling a larger first-class pool and heavy August calls.
London asserts no noticeable change in the war situation has occurred due to Germany's latest offensive effort. No decisive gains or shifts reported by officials, keeping strategic outlook steady amid ongoing hostilities.
London reports American forces retook Sossoy and Crezancy in the Marne region after German advances yesterday on the southern front. The counteroffensive restored position along the river line and pushed back enemy units.
The St. Louis Nationals increased their $60,000 debt at a stockholders meeting held yesterday. With $16,000 already pledged and $44,000 remaining, Mrs. Helene H. Britton will receive $40,000 as partial payment for the club bought for $350,000 after already receiving $185,000.
A conference in San Francesco with federal director William G. McAdoo and railroad chiefs discussed concentrating freight traffic on lines with the easiest grades as a principal item.
Paris reports a return of the long range bombardment this morning as the city endures renewed shelling. Officials warn residents to remain in shelters while air raid precautions continue.
Fifteen states were called upon by Provost Marshal General Crowder for 7,000 draft registrants physically qualified for general service to be sent to school for special training. The movement will occur between August 1 and...
President Wilson signed the wire control resolution granting power to take over and operate telegraph telephone cable and radio lines for the duration of the war in Washington today.
Paris, July 16. The Associated Press reports Germany has about 60 to 70 divisions in position for the current offensive, with roughly 40 already engaged. The potential force totals around 950,000 men, about 540,000 of whom are deployed in combat.
Atlantic City reports a bright agricultural outlook with potential five percent wheat production gains in the south. Wheat, corn and cotton crops are encouraging in various parts of the country as the national fertilizer association holds its annual sessions. The text also notes a distant remark about international congresses potentially strengthening democracy.
New York July 16 trading opened with bearish talk of rain in Texas. Prices moved steadily with three to thirteen points of decline not lower as Cotton futures opened. July 28.00, November 24.75, December 24.14, January 23.88, March 23.80.
On the French Front in France July 16 the German crown prince sought to envelop Reims by attacking each flank to turn the cathedral city. The enemy extended toward eastern Champagne possibly to force Entente reserves from other sectors. French troops held a firm barrier despite favorable terrain for tanks.
London reports a slight advance by British troops in the Villers Bretonneux area after fighting at Ridge Wood on Sunday. The War Office states 328 enemy soldiers were captured in the engagement.
Fire early today caused by an explosion of nitrate completely destroyed a large fertilizer plant in Jacksonville, resulting in an estimated loss of 1.25 million dollars. The blaze caused extensive damage and prompted emergency responses from local authorities.
London reports say German forces renewed the attack on the French front west of Rheims and along the Marne line but failed to break through. Bridges across the Marne were built at night yet German gains stayed within four miles of front lines, with severe fighting near Sorain and Prunay.
Paris reports continuing violence south of the Marne with Americans and French repelling attackers. The war office says many prisoners are taken as Germans fail to reach objectives near St Ayman La Chapelle and Monthodon Lilieres even as fighting rages east of Rheims with heavy German losses.
Paris reports from the War Office credit American troops with driving back Germans who crossed the Marne southwest of Fossoy. French units resist in the Dormans to Reims sector as German assault is described as violently repulsed and an irreducible defense forms east of Rheims.
Austro Hungarian Foreign Minister Baron Van Burenren in Amsterdam says few differences exist among belligerents and supports President Wilson four points for peace. He rejects restitution demands over Alsace Lorraine and German colonies while affirming willingness to negotiate all but territory.
The local exemption board completed its work on reclassified registrants before noon today. Twenty seven white and seven Black registrants passed, placing them in class one and liable for general service. Names of those passing are listed, including white: Scott Winders, Andrew Stevenson, Karl Bowman, and others. Black: John King, Joseph Tussey, Lee Maynard, Holly Pethel, Alfred Admas, Kederon Greene, Lindsay Reid.
Paris, July 16. German aviators dropped bombs on the American Red Cross hospital at Jony last night. Two enlisted men were killed and nine wounded among the personnel. Nurse Miss Jane Jefferey was wounded but not seriously. The hospital, full of wounded, continued operations through the explosions.
A new plank fence on North Main street blocks drivers sight lines toward Montlieu avenue, causing a collision between a street car and a car owned by Isaac Fiddler and driven by Mrs. Fiddler. The car suffered heavy damage but occupants escaped injury. a slow down order was issued for street cars at the scene. City authorities say the fence cannot be moved.
Washington reports Marine casualty list with 42 killed in action 10 died of wounds 17 wounded severely. The list includes North Carolinian Andrew J Higgins killed in action.
The army casualty list releases 102 names including 14 killed in action, eight died of wounds, three died of disease, one died of disease and other causes, 22 wounded severely, 22 missing, one prisoner. The report is dated July 16 from Washington.
Secretary Baker said after reviewing late German offensive reports that the attack shows careful preparation, covers a wide front, and is being met with heavy fighting and strong resistance on the entire front as the battle enters its second day.
President Wilson will not take a vacation this year. Officials say matters of importance require his attention and the decision to remain in Washington was announced from the White House today.
London reports on July 16 that Paris was bombarded again with German long range guns, an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from the French capital states.
The report notes the Huns failed to improve their position on a schedule previously set. No additional context available in the readable text.
Allied leaders express confidence after German offensives along the Marne from Chateau Thierry to Rheims slow and costly. French and American lines hold with gains for the Allies in Picardy Flanders and along the Aisne as German progress stalls near Chatillon and RodeMar wood.
The Democratic state executive committee meets in Raleigh tonight to nominate a successor to Edward L. Travis as chairman of the corporation commission. A. Maxwell is widely expected to be chosen to fill the unexpired term.
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