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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
1
German forces are described as making every effort to halt the steady advance of Americans and French as Allied gains continue. The report notes initiation of a new drive today and mentions Chatillon early today.
Allied forces launched a broad offensive with the nutcracker strategy in motion as French American and British troops press between Marne and Rheims. German rear actions north of Chateau Thierry failed to halt the advance while U S troops push toward Nanteuil Notre Dame and Hartennes et Tauzy.
A. E. Tate’s town car was stolen while he attended Baptist services. It was found near Ashboro with bearings and transmission burned out and the machine badly damaged. This marks the second churchfront theft after L. L. Brockway’s car. A white man seen in the southern city area is suspected as thief. Tate offers a reward.
A German prisoner captured by the Americans says German troops now believe the claim of one million Americans in France is false and that there are ten million. He adds the prisoners recall the American strength on the Aisne Marne front and notes a former New York baker from Lebanon Pennsylvania.
London dispatch says the Japanese council agreed to the American proposal for joint intervention in Siberia with the United States. A proclamation will assure Russians that the Entente has no aggressive designs in intervening. Washington says plans with Japan are not officially confirmed.
Early Sunday morning Dennis Jennings escaped from the county jail using a saw to cut his way out. He freed fellow inmate Sears, who was also prisoner for auto theft. Jennings, later arrested in Greensboro on a new auto theft charge before induction.
Near Sossons in France July 22 report says German forces rush troops to shield Marne breakthrough while Allied columns push about 10 kilometers on the southern flank. Captured prisoners and undamaged artillery rise as Mangin Degout and Berthelot command coordinated French American and British efforts.
The Y M C A southeastern war work organization held a conference in Atlanta and aims to raise at least 112 million dollars with a 5 million minimum for the southeastern department. Guilford County men J K E Latham of Greensboro and J Elwood Cox of High Point join the campaign executive committee alongside A J Draper of Charlotte and other North Carolina leaders.
Army casualty list shows 62 names including Arvin D Teague of Gastonia North Carolina killed in action. The totals include 9 killed in action 14 died of wounds 7 died of disease 5 died of accidents and other causes 12 wounded severely 16 missing 1 prisoner.
Three boys James McAnally Worth Davis and Norman Thomas from prominent families ran away on Saturday seeking wages they heard Detroit offers They wrote to a Detroit furniture firm for jobs carrying $108 for expenses Parents work to locate and bring them back No clear reason beyond ambition for higher pay is given.
The arrival of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt in France was announced today by the Navy Department.
New York reports a drought continued in the southwest influencing cotton prices at the open. Futures rose five to twenty points except August contracts which opened ten points lower due to light demand. Early gains pushed October to about seventeen points above Saturday’s close with July near 28.20 and October around 25.20 to 25.30.
London July 22 The British destroyer Maine has sunk a German submarine per an official statement issued today by the British admiralty.
London dispatch says the entire Austrian cabinet has resigned and that Emperor Charles has accepted the ministers resignations. The exchange Telegraph in Copenhagen reports the move today.
In Eagle Pass Texas on July 22 two Americans were captured by Mexican bandits migrating toward the Sierra Mountains. Pereman Malone of the Pedro de Weund ranch awaits a $5,000 reward while Sam Barksdale is also held. Mexican troops pursue the bandits.
Winston Salem July 22 Jas A Gray Sr who had served as county food administrator for Forsyth county resigns effective today to devote time to other patriot duties including Liberty loans and war savings work His resignation was accepted with reluctance by State Food Administrator Henry A Page and a successor has not yet been named.
Italian war office reports continued gains around the Revoli river bed in Albania. On the previous day advancing troops took 100 prisoners and captured seven machine guns as Italian forces press the campaign inland.
General Pershing's communique says American divisions have advanced with vigor. More than 6,000 prisoners, 100 cannon, and many trench mortars and machine guns were captured in recent days on the Aisne-Marne front, with references to 17,000 prisoners in prior dispatches likely counting French and American captures. Allied forces repelled German counterattacks along the Oureq and Marne front, maintaining positions near Griselles and Chateau Thierry.
Rev. W. TH. Wall led eight boys on an overnight hike to Hayworth springs for camping and a sunrise breakfast. The group carried packs, slept under blankets, faced mosquitos, and enjoyed outdoor games, with Wall praising the boys’ spirit and progress in scouting. Participants included Oliver Wall, Grady Wall, Jack Nance, Kerney Crissman, Walter Crissman, William Jackson, Roy Beck, Vernon Snyder, Lawton Dutton, Keeles Everhardt, Carlton Kirkman, and Arthur Kirkman.
Honduras breaks relations with Germany on May 18 and announces war on the Central Powers as of last Friday. The state department was notified today.
Washington July 22 Secretary Baker and Provost Marshal General Crowder are considering today the advisability of extending time for the enforcement of the work or fight order as it applies to professional baseball players so as to permit the completion of this season's schedules of the leagues.
The Presbyte ran church held special services for the dedication of a large service and national flag honoring 14 men in service. Dr W A Hayes read the roll of honor, Dr Dred Peacock spoke on war facts, and Rev George Atkinson of Salisbury Normal spoke on John 20 21 with continued evening remarks.
London reports further gains by British forces in the Webuturen region between Albert and Arras. In coordination with French units, raids east of Amiens yielded prisoners. Nightly British raiding parties entered German trenches at Neuville Vitaffe and north of Ballieu, taking captives.
From Amterdam July 22 the Balkan correspondent of the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant reports that Turkish policy centers on gaining the upper hand in the Black sea. The Russian fleet captured at Odessa and Sebastopol is urged to be handed to Turkey, with broad press support in the capital. The grand vizier told a deputation that the Porte is negotiating with Germany to realize this national aim and push every effort toward it.
London reports British sandbags and troops aiding the Italian front. Since last fall over three million sandbags have been sent from Britain. The line along river sections sits above ground due to soil conditions and near water, trench works rely on sandbag fortifications.
Allied forces cross the Marne in a steady advance described as unobtrusive, with no single dramatic breakthrough but persistent pressure. Report notes continued movement by infantry and supporting units under a calm but determined tempo.
American troops crossed the Marne between Chartroves and Gland east of Chateau Thierry and captured Barbillon wood. French forces built foot bridges under heavy fire at Mery and Courcelles while Germans used gas shells. French progress extended to eight miles depth with 400 prisoners taken between the Ourcq and the Marne.
Raleigh reports self imposed penalties by merchants for food rule violations. J H Burton of Reidsville gave 100 dollars to the Red Cross as penalty for disregarding distribution rules. Hashhagen company and Brooklyn Grocery of Wilmington also contributed 100 and 25 dollars respectively to the Red Cross in lieu of stricter action.
New York July 22. Rufus W Sprague head of the alien enemy bureau disclosed the arrest of Dr August Richard von Stengel alias Dr Friedrich August von Streneche a dangerous German propagandist. A former German artillery officer and protege of Prince Bismarck he, fifty five years old unmarried, has lived in the United States for 23 years since leaving Africa where he followed Bismarck into retirement. He has practiced medicine in this country.
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