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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
4
London reports say British forces push toward Cambrai with cavalry in action, claiming gains beyond Grainscourt andCreve Cour, while the British advance on a 32 mile front from St Quentin toward Cambrai tightens the foe’s defense and threatens the German position between the Bapaume Cambrai road and the Scarpe river.
Reports say the battle southwest of Cambrai continues with limited gains for the Germans and strong British counterattacks. The Scheldt front sees German attempts to push back Allied lines while British and French forces press their advance along the Hindenburg line amid heavy artillery and tank action.
Minoln New York November 29 The jury for the trial of Mrs Bianca De Saulles for the August 3 shooting of her ex husband John L De Saulles Yale athlete and club man was selected at noon The prosecutor expects to finish state witness testimony tomorrow Mrs De Saulles will be the first defense witness claiming mental derangement at the time of the shooting
The British completed the capture of Fontaine Notre Dame, two and a quarter miles southwest of Cambrai, along the main road between Bae Paune and Cambrai. Troops reported surprise in trenches with uti lized breakfasts, wine stores, and personal belongings left behind as dawn broke. Many soldiers left boots hats and coats, some facing tank and bayonet danger during the advance.
British forces launched a coordinated attack in France with tanks leading infantry through barbed wire at Havrincourt, advancing by 7 47 a m. and 8 34 as the day proceeded. The operation followed weeks of preparation amid limited prior activity in the Cambrai sector. London reports 8000 allied troops taken, including 190 officers, in the ongoing actions.
British Headquarters reports thousands of cavalry cooperating with infantry in a renewed assault against Hindenburg defenses. Tanks led the advance, breaking through fortified German trenches along a six mile front. Casualties include multiple divisions and many civilians released from captured towns as General Byng’s forces push forward.
London a dispatch reports that the Hindenburg or Siegfried line included a central tunnel with multiple openings allowing troops to move underground. The structure is described as protecting garrisons under heavy fire and much of the tunnel is believed to be in British possession.
Reports from the Italian Army Headquarters say Monte Fontana Monte Spinuccia are captured while a major enemy assault along the upper Piave nears its peak. Allied observers note heavy fighting, bayonet charges, and strong Italian defense with American Red Cross ambulances aiding and William Marconi joining General Diaz’s staff.
Amsterdam report from the war correspondent of the Berlin Lokal Airways says the Teutonic allied movement against the Italian left flank is now being executed in the face of Italian superiority. Frankfurt Zeitung notes Italians reinforced with guns and infantry have prepared strong defenses on the lower Plave river.
London Nov 23 The House of Commons approved an amendment to the electoral bill by 209 to 171, disfranchising conscientious objectors to war.
Washington reports Lloyd George urges transporting 1.9 million Americans to France while shipbuilding continues. Critics say the army needs 3,000,000 under arms to replace losses and sustain the front, with Secretary Baker weighing a large force. Officials anticipate 1,000,000 troops in France by next summer.
Mamz Linder a member of the master’s department at Fort near Denver was arrested by federal officers. The United States district attorney says Linder entered the army at Ellis Kansas and was transferred to the local post where he avoided scrutiny and interacted with suspicious characters at several remote places. Authorities believe he enlisted to serve the German cause and have asked the attorney general for action.
A government commission led by District of Columbia officials, at President Wilson's request, completed a report stating Occoquan work house conditions are well controlled and sanitary. The inquiry exonerates authorities of militants’ allegations about confinement and mistreatment.
Osakia Minn Nov 22 a naturalized German American K H Stratemeyer was seized by assailants as he returned home after dark and tarred and feathered. He was shoved into a car and driven to a rural area where the punishment was carried out.
Fragmentary report credits a poet from Italy as a hero amid wartime air action. Names and places are unclear but imply recognition of his influence and public spiritedness during an Austrian theater.
Washington May 23 American officers who served in France say they learned of the British plan to employ tanks on a scale never before seen. An officer described these immense machines whose first success inspired the British commander’s confidence in this week’s offensive drive.
In a brief to the Interstate Commerce Commission on the 15 percent freight rate case, Clifford Thorne argues the government should take over railroad operations for the war. Thorne said the rate increase would be only a temporary fix and cited Samuel Rea of the Pennsylvania Railroad opposing large bond flotations amid government loans.
UPI report from Washington notes German money intrigue as Teutons feign neutrality to support Villa Zapata and Felix. Oil fields Tampico Tuxtla may be curtailed, border pressures spark anti American sentiment, risking U S intervention and strained relations with Mexico.
The Paris Herald notes over 200 young American ambulance drivers were gathered by American military authorities. Authorities confiscated their passport numbers and ordered them to report to headquarters to enlist in service overseas or face repatriation.
The text outlines a proposal by Brotherhood leaders to form a federal commission with authority to mediate and reconcile wage disputes between carriers and employees. William L. Chambers is noted as a potential chairman, with mediation and arbitration urged to avoid conflict.
Troops arriving from the front report improved appearances after shaving and new caps worn cocked over one ear. Officers praise morale and fighting spirit as relief proceeds unseen by the enemy. Artillery activity continues with routine patrolling after long truck rides to billets.
Senator Norris returns from Nebraska and plans a vigorous campaign across every county and township to secure renomination. He asserts renewed energy is needed now the United States is in the war and expresses confidence facing Nebraskan voters when he meets them directly.
Geneva Nov 23 The Austrian Empress replying to a telegram from the Geneva Press association says Venice and its treasures are hers to take if Venice is open but its fate rests on Italian government action.
Warrington November 28 The signal corps calls for thousands of chauffeurs and mechanicians not to drive cars but to work on airplane engines. It was announced today that as quickly as teams are formed these men will be organized and sent overseas. Men of draft age in the air service are sought for the duties.
Des Moines officials led by Governor Harding and mayors of Council Bluffs and Des Moines met coal operators who refused to answer questions about pricing. Officials noted prices rose from 55 cents to 1.55 dollars after the government intervention, while a fuel administrator argued 4.15 dollars per ton set by Des Moines is too low, signaling a conflicted outcome.
Eight English army officers and men arrived at Camp Dodge from General Haig's trenches. Each specialist will aid American officers in bayonets machine guns musketry grenades and field trench fortifications. They join two French officers already at the camp to assist in training the national army.
Hoskins Neb November 23 A telegram to Mr and William Fuhrman pioneers of Antes county reports the death of their youngest son Otto at Camp Cody New Mexico from spinal meningitis. No arrangements yet.
Washington November 23 reports a hearing on express rates amid management proposals. Officials discuss a potential one percent increase affecting shipments and service costs for carrier companies.
A large explosion devastated the Griesheim Elektron factory near Frankfurt on the Main in Germany. The blast caused extensive damage to the facility and surrounding area, with initial reports noting significant destruction and operational disruption.
Des Moines Iowa November 23 Colonel J P Harbeson in charge of military police reports only 20 soldiers arrested for drunkenness since Camp Dodge opened about one incident every three days for a 22 000 man post. He says liquor sales to soldiers by civilians outpace sales to civilians by soldiers and police combined.
In Christiana Norway Premier Knud’s cabinet faces a decisive vote amid criticism from foreign elements and domestic rivals. The effort to force resignation fails as support holds and the cabinet survives the procedural challenge.
A Russian report states General Dukhonin will keep duties until Ensign Krylenko arrives to lead. Petrograd on November 21 ordered General Bukheim to open armistice talks with all belligerents, but the offer is blocked by the All Russian Congress. London reports no military communique today and notes a political message about Russia’s workmen’s council shaping the war’s endgame.
Officials list hearings on grain inspection issues in New York Buffalo and Toledo with dates in November and December. The schedule shows sessions in New York November 36 Buffalo November 27 Toledo December 3 and Chicago date unspecified.
In Washington November 23, an advance by Henry Stateen shows the plan to train 100,000 sailors to crew new merchant ships, part of a program to enlarge the navy and merchant fleet.
Fragmentary report from Berlin describes an open attack near an eastern area with uncertain timing and unclear actors. The text lacks sufficient names, places, or dates to identify involved parties or outcomes.
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