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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1918
Page
1
General March identifies six divisions of U S troops engaged in battle as reporters and military officials attend a conference briefing on the clash.
Washington reports show heavy Franco American counter offensive with 1.2 million American troops embarked. Soissons and Chateau Thierry fronts see intense fighting as Pershing forces press a 22 mile front. Red Cross urged not to close August rooms as sweaters for soldiers are in demand.
British forces pushed their line forward on a mile front south of Hebburne in a new operation. In Flanders the advance covered about 4 000 yards in one sector, with a large village and several buildings now under British control. Prisoners taken total 436. Market notes show cotten prices with July at 28 70 and October at 24 45.
Paris July 20 German aviators dropped a note into an American aviation camp confirming the death of Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt. The communique notes the loss amid ongoing air operations and reflects the war’s toll on U S airmen.
The weather bulletin notes a clear sky and extended line for Allied forces, signaling stable conditions and continued operational readiness.
Advancing on the Aisne Marne front the Franco American line extends toward Chateau Thierry. French American troops press near Soissons while Germans strive to hold positions, with weather clear but hot and the battle likely to become a massive engagement.
Paris reports German forces must mobilize 100000 troops to support their crown troops after a day of fighting. The French and American troops, after fluctuations, have reinforced and solidified their newly gained positions southwest of Solvona according to Echo d Paris.
Rev. Geo. H. Atkinson of Salisbury will visit High Point tomorrow. He will address the Presbyterian congregation during the service flag dedication and honor roll in the morning and preach at night.
Report from various points indicates 13 300 enemy troops captured as Allied forces advance on several sectors. Confirming dispatches describe large-scale surrender and encirclement with no major civilian harm noted.
Officials report multiple boats damaged after a mine incident in state waters. Investigators are assessing impact, containment measures, and potential security lapses as coast guard and rescue teams coordinate response.
Paris and London reports confirm continued French and American advances between the Aisne and the Marne with ground retaken toward the Marne. South of the Marne Bois de Missy and Abinson reached. north of the Marne Marfux taken. naval notes cite San Diego sinking with unclear cause and crew rescued.
French and American forces push toward Mont de Paris near Bellau and Soissons with 18,800 prisoners taken. On the Rheims front, French troops advance about 1000 yards between Zouin and Auberze and make minor gains west of Pourey.
A sermon at the South Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church by Rev. W. H. Willis of Lexington addressed backsliding, citing John 18 27. He covered character causes and cures with clear detail, noting conversions and church additions as the revival continues through next week and inviting public participation.
Allied forces press the German line on the south bank of the Marne as of 11 am today. The advance continues toward the river’s south bank.
Yesterday afternoon at Frank Mc Kinney’s knob factory David Barker suffered a painful injury when his hand was drawn into a knob saw. His left thumb was cut off at the first joint. He is up and about but unable to work for some time.
The Presbyterian church will hold special services Sunday morning tied to the dedication of its service flag. The flag shows 14 stars representing members from the congregation serving in the army or navy. Everyone connected to a star is urged to attend.
Washington reports the army casualty list includes three North Carolinians among the dead and wounded. Corporal Jean Kendall of Eskville is killed in action, Corporal Jack Hicks of Canton is severely wounded, and Private Charlie Beck of Durham is severely wounded.
Washington reports settlement of the Atlanta street railway strike through the industrial section of the ordnance department. Open shop conditions were agreed to by the Georgia Street Railway and Power company and its employees.
William Jennings Bryan, making a White House visit to request an audience with President Wilson, expressed regret over the death of Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt in France. He called the air service daring and praised the brave men who fight in it. Elmer High's visitors in Spartanburg.
London dispatch reports the Maharajah of Patiala representing the Princess of India on the Imperial war cabinet says India will take necessary action to shield its borders from German influence. He notes satisfaction over inclusion in the Imperial war conference and confirms J. O. Howard’s safe arrival overseas and notification to his friends and relatives.
New York reports indicate more southerly selling orders entered the cotton market, opening steady to up 10 points, then weakening in the first hour. Closing values show September at 28.50, October 25.25, December 24.57, June 24.39, and March 24.54.
Washington July 20 The bureau of foreign and domestic commerce issues a report detailing British trade restrictions since the war began. The document notes the restrictions impact American industry and commerce and has generated hundreds of inquiries in Washington.
Firemen at the South Side Hose Company hall held an old time dance Friday evening. Each firefighter had a partner as they enjoyed an hour of dancing to tunes in the traditional old time style.
On Marine List Street Washington dated July 20 the casualty tally shows seven killed in action one died of wounds one died of disease forty five severely wounded forty four or sorry forty five wounded severely and forty five wounded slightly missing twenty two in hands of the enemy two total eighty.
State Food Administrator Henry A. Page announced that NC consumers must reduce sugar to well under the three pounds per person monthly limit to keep any sugar for canning and preservation. He says wholesalers face tight supplies, with August certificates unlikely without market sugar, and merchants warned against hoarding or unapproved 25 pound sales.
Report describes troops turning toward Chateau Thierry term commanders on the south of the Marne. Fighting continues with forces holding positions near the river likely in ongoing actions.
London reports on July 20 that German forces on the southern Marne have been repulsed by French troops and are withdrawing northward across the river. Reuters correspondence from French Headquarters notes the development this afternoon.
Allied lines make notable progress as they push eastward across a 20 mile front from noon yesterday to this morning. The advance concentrates in the southern sector near Mauley wood Nieully Licy and Clignon with Nieully St. Front key town captured. German reinforcements arrive to oppose the drive while the Aisne Marne front tightens south of the Marne and Fossey to Dewlly. London reports say gains average about one mile.
London reports that French forces advance through Santenay Pernant Merry le See Villemon Poirre north of Le Plessier Helu Choury Meuilly St Front and Semmelans. Allies extend gains along the Aisne Marne front from Montaigne de Paris toward Soissons and Betlau, near Chateau Thierry.
Miss Mary E. Moxcey professor of religious education at Boston University conducts a Deep River Friends church conference for Sunday school leaders starting tonight through Sunday afternoon and will address Jamestown Methodists Sunday night. She is author of Girlhood and Character and a leading authority on youth church activities.
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