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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
2
A Dover New Hampshire exhibition by inventor Moses G. Farmer showcased the first electric magnetic locomotive with several passengers aboard. The piece notes Farmer’s later telegraph work, fire alarm device, and early predictions about electric traction and telephone-like communication.
From British France Aug 21 a German commander orders strict action to quell on leave rumors of a postwar revolution and weapons on hand. Commands urge searches at baths and dressing stations and warn officers that disobedience or spreading doubt about German readiness will be met with severe penalties.
Spain announces it will temporarily replace sunk Spanish merchant ships with German vessels interned in Spanish ports if submarine attacks continue. The government stresses neutrality remains and that this measure is a temporary wartime step, not confiscation, pending peace.
Washington officials report a House military committee favorable to an manpower bill amendment that places youths aged 16 to 20 into separate classifications for draft after older men. The panel also allows college training in uniform without changing draft status. Debate expected in the Senate and House, with opposition from some Republicans and labor groups.
Reports from Captains of several vessels indicate heavy firing five miles off the Atlantic coast in what may be a battle between a steamer and a whaling vessel. Captain George F. Perry of the Goodspeed observed a large steamer firing in the early morning, with her guns clearly visible as she ran at high speed.
British forces under General Byng drive from Moyenneville to Beaucourt sur Ancre on a 10 mile front south of the Scarpe, capturing multiple villages and taking prisoners in fog and tanks prep. Haig reports progress on Ancre front with gains near Fampoux and Le Touret.
British Third army offensive north of the Ancre aims to drive German front back between Albert and Arras and create a dangerous salient. General Byng, pioneer of tank shock tactics, shows new offensive genius since Cambrai, threatening Hindenburg’s line and forcing eastward withdrawal near the Hindenburg front.
A German regiment retreating too far was ordered to attack Puisieux north of Albert. It refused, drafted a protest, and sent it to the commander. The commander telegramed the order back, the assault was half hearted, and the unit suffered heavy losses with about 25 men remaining. The Flanders advance ran along an eight mile front near the Lys with gains east of Merville and in the Arras area local fighting persisted on both sides.
The steam trawler Triumph, seized by a German U boat off Nova Scotia, sank the Una P. Saunders and the Francis J. O’Hara after detaining their crews. German commander boasted of plans to destroy fish fleets as patrols pursue the raiders near the North Atlantic fishing banks.
The War department announced a new reserve ration for troops in France packed in galvanised tins. It includes hard beef corn beef corn beef hash roast beef wine sardines salt and a can opener. Ration used only in emergencies or normal supply disruptions.
Paris dispatch notes French troops push toward Pontoise and Noyon with Mangin's forces along the Oise and Aisne. Allied pattern shows pressure from Lassigny to Noyon while American patrols report near-term withdrawal potential and heavy artillery actions near Bazoches and Vesle.
The German ambassador to Rose, Dr Bel Haternien, has returned to Or many and will be sent to Russia with new credentials. The dispatch cites questions about effectiveness and a possible reshuffle in diplomatic assignments.
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