British and French Attack German Lines at Dawn
British and French forces attacked German lines at dawn and within four hours advanced about three miles across a twenty five mile front. Many prisoners were being taken as the push continued.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
2
Allied Offensive Near Albert Montdidier Roars Forward
British and French forces launch a broad assault from Albert to Montdidier with gains of several miles on a 25 mile front. Allied troops seize milestones near Hahner and Dodo woods as Cantigny veterans withdraw to Aisne Marne. American involvement unclear but possible with French first army. Strong German resistance reported along Morisel and Moreuil sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Albert
Amiens
Montdidier
Washington
Cantigny
Aisne-Marne
Aisne
Vesle
Foch
Paris
Albert Montdidier
France
Mondidier
Ceirsy A Gilly
Somme
Sailly-Lauwets
Marcelcave
Demuin
Aubercourt
Morisel
Moreuil
Artil
Lery
St . Washington
Aisne Marne Salient
G. N. Voch
Allies Push In Picardy Advance Three Miles In Morning
British and French forces attacked along a twelve mile front in the Somme and Avre regions. They reached objectives within four hours, taking numerous prisoners as tanks cleared paths. German counterattacks north of the Somme were repelled by artillery. Reports say villages fell as French and British forces advanced over three miles, with cooperation against Von Hutten’s 18th Army and gains extending south toward the Ancre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Avre
Moureil
Somme
Thhe
Acre Luce
Ancre
von Hutters
London
Picardy
Nine Socialist Ballots Cast in Douglas County Primary
Official county figures show nine Socialist ballots were cast in Tuesday's primary. The nine voters supported all eleven state officer candidates. Three candidates reside in Lawrence, indicating the local Socialist voters likely ran for office. Outcome details remain with the canvass tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Douglas County
Lawrence
Navy Draft Not Needed Washington Navy Dept Says
Rear Admiral Palmer told the Senate Military Committee that the navy has practically all the men it needs and that extending the draft to the navy is not necessary at this time. Enlistments would not be affected by changing army draft ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Navy Department
Palmer
Bureau of Navigation
Senate Military Committee
Evangelical Association opens twenty seventh annual conference
The twenty seventh annual meeting of the Evangelical Association summer conference began at Woodland Park last night with Bishop Lawrence H. Seager of Naperville Illinois delivering the opening sermon. The session is well attended and more people are expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evangelical Association
Woodland Park
Lawrence H. Seager
Naperville
Ilinois
Bayonets Freely Used as Yanks Press West of Fismes
London military critic lauds American bravery as U S troops cross the Vesle and hold positions west of Fismes. Engineers under heavy fire bridge-building under shelling, with Lt. Mail surviving a German volley to place planks and return to his unit amid cheers. Germans fail to stop the advance amid stiff resistance and counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesly
Mail
California
Tuesaday
T. R
Headon
Col
Roosevelt
Marne Salient
West
Lawrence to Host Army Training School Men Party
Lawrence citizens prepare a large reception for about 500 National Army Training School guests from the university. The event spans three halls the Elks Club the Y M C A and the Unio street area with dances billiards and bowling. City officials will escort the men to Bee Hall after the welcome address by Dr V A Young and the evening ends around midnight with light refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mans
Army Training School
Citizens of
Lawsrence
National Army Training School
Lawrence
Fea Aid Unmien
YL M.C. Avand
Elks’ Club
O Mo. A
Emmi Wall
Alc. Mitchell
Francis Brown
T. E. Griesa
W. R. Stubbs
W. C. Simmons
F. M. Perkins
Mary Sweeney
C. FE. Friend
BK. B. Beery
L. N. Lewis
R.C. Rankin
L .H. Perkins
Perry
Tom Sweeney
County buys Waterloo Bay Tractor for rock crusher work
The county commissioners purchased a Waterloo Bay Tractor from Green Bros to haul the rock crusher to various sites and provide power to operate the crusher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Bay
Green Bros
Japanese Superstition and Fox Legends
A brief look at Japanese beliefs about animals highlights the powerful superstition surrounding foxes and their supposed supernatural abilities. The text surveys traditional views held by locals on fox spirits and omens, reflecting cultural storytelling around animal signs.
Five Sets of Blanks Must be Filled by Applicants
Lack of blanks delays recruiting for Army and Civilian work. Five sets of blanks per applicant, with separate Army and Civilian forms, must be completed at home and returned. Age restrictions apply, and certificates from physicians and family doctors are required. After all forms reach Washington, enrollment certificates will be mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Nurse Reserve
Stubbs
Army School
Washington
Merak Sunk Off Cape Hatteras in Late War Briefs
The steamship Merak of 224 tons gross was sunk by a German submarine off Cape Hatteras on Tuesday night, with 18 crew members in a small boat still unaccounted for. Also notes a Y M C A board meeting held this afternoon, after a longer gap due to the secretary's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
New York
Aug. S
Merak
Cape Hattaras
Old “Y
H. W. Boltz
First arrest for tieless motorists in police court
George Evans was fined 45 shillings and costs after being arrested last night in the drive against motorists without ties. The incident highlighted the ongoing campaign by police to enforce dress standards on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Evans
Victun
Ete Wies
Woodward grateful for supporters as sheriff race ends
Woodward says he highly appreciates the help of friends who backed him for sheriff and thanks all voters who nominated him. He notes he could not meet everyone because of the draft and pledges to do his duty, asserting he is not as old as his opponent claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward Sherif
Woodward
Journal- World
Shaner Family Relocates to Lawrence for University
Shaner and family of Coffeyville have moved to Lawrence so son Albert H. Shaner can enter the university. They traveled by motor truck and will reside at 1216 Ohio Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaner
Coffeyville
Lawrence
Albert H. Shaner
Ohio Street
Nephew From Tecumseh Killed in France
Casualty reports from France list Clifford C. Spotts of Tecumseh Kansas among those killed in action. He enlisted last October and was a nephew of S Spotts of Lawrence. His cousin is Lieut Ralph Spotts, currently in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford C. Spotts
Tecumseh
Draft Quota Stopped Here in Oskaloosa
A quota of twenty seven men drafted from Oskaloosa were scheduled to stop in Lawrence for supper last night but late train arrival forced them to proceed to Camp Funston without eating. Train due at 6 10 arrived 6 50 and they departed at 7 14 over the ULP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Lawrence
Camp Funston
ULP
Milestone Birthday for Justus Howell
Justus Howell celebrated his eighty seventh birthday last Monday. A longtime Douglas county farmer he also spent several years in the implement business and remains hale and hearty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justus Howell
Howell
Douglas County
Unsettled night then cooler in east forecast
Weather outlook shows unsettled conditions tonight with cooler air in the extreme east. Friday promises clear skies and warmer temperatures across the region.
Governor Capper Leads by Wide Margin in Kansas Primary
Reports from counties across Kansas indicate Governor Capper leads by large margins with early returns showing a landslide for Capper and Republican candidates including Allen for U S Senator. Morgan and Troutman trail, while Ed C Little wins in district races. Returns are slow, but hints suggest Capper carried most counties and total vote around 100 to 125 thousand, the smallest Kansas primary in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
S. M. Brewster
James A. Troutman
Shawnee County
Troutman
Kansas
Capper
Stubbs
Scott
Bristow
Frank J. Ryans
Leavenworth
L. J. Vt A John
Dodge City
Frank L. Travis
France
Insula
Lizzie E. Wooster
Salina
W.D. Ross
Little
Guyer
Ed. C. Little
U.S. Er
Little Ted
Douglas
Allen Miami
Homer Hoch
Marion
Carey_ Carroll
Jamie G. Armstrong
Blue Rapids
Fred Sturges, Jr
Cone
Hays. White
Mankato
J. Meredith
Distri
John W. Davis
Greensburg
Davisy
J. N.tincher
Medicine Lodge
Fremont Li
el Dorado
Charles Mack
Newton
W. H. Thompson
United States
George W. Marble
Fort Scott
W C. Lansdon
Panne
U. S
Kety Morgan Brewster Troutman
Huffman
Layton
Justice Supreme Court
Countie Burch
Eeee Oorsel Graham
Cotmntiea Ryan
Hoon Aches
Pettijohn
Jewell
Esas
Hawkes
Wasees GS Drenning
Aeee
EBS Hopkins
Denison
Etek Sveees
Smith
Hare Ooipatie
Mryden
Douglas County
Br Tow
Justice of the Supreme
Burch
Grahams
Graham
Allen
Huff
Layman
Tettijohn
Ryan
Knapp
Also Mentioned on This Page
von Hutter
Teutons
Picardy Salient
Avre River
Cambrai-La-Fere
Hahner Wood
Dodo Wood
Marclave
LaMotte en-Santere
Morlancourt
Laon
Gobdin
Sotssong
Alyne
Irines
HMNS
St. Quentin
Bute
USK
T. Ros
Loft
Weah
Fismes
Pa.u. OY. M. C.A. and Elks’ Club
County
Co Soy
Cappe Record
Buti d
Ed. Little
Miss. Wooster
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