German Reinforcements Slow French Break at Center
German troops throw in reinforcements to blunt the French advance and maintain a holding line at the center. Reports say the opposing attack is slowed as forces collide along the front.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1918
Page
1
Paris Reports Massive German Prison Ticks in Latest Offensive
Paris reports that the number of German prisoners has surged past 75,000 with nearly 1,000 guns captured as Marshal Foch’s drives push through Picardy toward Peronne Roye and Noyon. British and American forces press north and south despite German attempts to stabilize the line along the Oise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Picardy
Peronne
Roye
Noyon
London
Bray
Geran
Rogers
Oise
Albert
Chaulnes
Lassignys
Lam
Antoval
Ribecourt
Ntoval
Giso
Carlepante
Noyon-Nesle
Somme
Tilleloy
Paris
Marshal Fochs
France
Toul
Bray London
Senate to reconvene on manpower draft ages
Senate leaders moved to reconvene and take up administration manpower bills extending the draft ages to 21 through 45. Senator Kirby failed to amend to 18 through 45. Reed urged a semi weekly session to extend to 41 46 to hasten war effort. Chamberlain cited a French authority claiming Germany could mobilize 28 million versus 20 million for allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Kirby
Arkansas
Or. N
Europe
Reed
Missouri
Chamberlain
Germany
Pool Halls Embrace Work Or Fight Order in Lawrence
Lawrence pool halls post signs denouncing idlers and enforcing the Work or Fight rule. Managers say the reform drives away laziness and attracts better customers, claiming only workers are welcome and business improves as loafers vanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Pool Halls
Lawrence
Red Cross Opposes Relatives Visiting Soldiers at Camps
In St Louis a Red Cross conference urged committees to warn relatives against visiting cantonment towns. They argued such visits hurt soldier morale and burden families. Resources should aid dependents at home instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
St. Louis
Our Flag Gets New Star Second Linotype Operator to Leave
The Journal-World reports that Otto Rastman, a second-line linotype operator, has been selected for military service by the selective service system. Rastman, registered in St Louis, leaves tonight to report for draft. Earlier this summer Harod Billiff was called to service from the keyboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Armies on Western Front Near Amiens Face Shifts
A map shows the Western front positions from the Somme to Rheims with British and German forces in flux. Observers note the German commander von Hutier and others maneuver near Amiens and Peronne as half a million troops shift toward the line, threatening a renewed Allied push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mermar
Rheims
der Marwitz
Amiens
von Beny
Lille
Cumral
von Plutier Ip
Percy Laon
Perfoch
Peronne
Lawrence Hosts Farewell for Departing Soldiers at University Camp
After two months of army training at the University, soldiers prepare to depart for duty as they are sent to camps nationwide. Lawrence residents, led by the Chamber of Commerce and local groups, organized a large farewell night with dances, refreshments, and activities including volleyball, swimming, bowling, and billiards to honor the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithan
Fmen
Lawrence
Chamber of Commeny
Frater , Aid Union
Elks’ Club
Sugar not used in beer in England says Food Admin
Wichita reports the Food Administration denies that England uses sugar in beer to nullify American sugar savings. The statement labels the circulating claim as false and likely originated by Kaiser's agents to undermine prohibition states. The agency notes not all spreaders are German sympathisers but the misinformation aids Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
England
Food Administration
Kansas
Germany
Twilight game prompts Tawrence at Haskell tonight
The Tawrence baseball team plans a twilight contest against Haskell Indian College at Haskell. Players listed to report include Demerritt Davis Rier Howard Mesenheimer Bobby Weltmer Uhrlaub and Albright for the 6 45 oclock start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawrence
Haskell
Tawrences
Demerritt
Davis
Rier
Howard
Mesenheimer
Bobby
Weltmer
First American Army In The Field In France
The first American field army under General Pershing is organized and operating now in the area north of the Mathe where Germans have been driven out. American divisions that served under French command are now integrated into the First Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First American Army
France
Ilireet
Pershing
Mathe
T’es'sh
Creation of First American Army Under General Headquarters
The article notes the restoration of command for the chief of the American Expeditionary Forces and highlights the formation of the first American Army under Generalissimo French command. It states the army may consist of five corps led by Liggett Bullard Bundy Reed and Wright with about thirty thousand troops per corps plus support units and heavy artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
First Army
Generalis
Simo
Maj
Gey
Liggett
Bullard
Bundy
Reed
Wright
Fach Corps
Jis
Rotary luncheon invite highlights E C Little speech
Lawrence Rotarian luncheon next Wednesday invites Congressm an E C Little to speak. Opponent Henderson Martin belongs to the Lawrence Rotary Club. Leeds of Denver visited briefly with his mother Myg George Leis plans a summer stay at Ber Creek canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Rotary Congressmgan
E. C. Little
Lawrence
Henderson Martin
Lawrence Rotary Club
E. IR. Lek
Denver
Myg
George Leis
Gammers
Ber Creek Canyon
Weather Outlook: Partly Cloudy Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast notes partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with a mild warm-up expected. Readings point to comfortable temperatures across northern areas as the system passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeriien
Lawrence Band Adopts F A U Name In Transition
Lawrence band adopts the Federation of American Bands designation amid steady support for the organization. Adequate backing of the band group is now assured as they align with F A U standards and expand participation.
Lawrence band becomes official Fraternal Aid Unit unit
Soho H. Bell will direct the Lawrence band as it becomes the official band of the Fraternal Aid Unit. The city and FAU will finance via small monthly contributions in return for publicity. New uniforms and instruments were purchased and the band performed in uniform last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Lawrence
J. KR. Holmes
Business New
Fraternal Aid Union
T. J. Sweeney
FP. A. UL
John J. Hell
West
Bell
Americans Help Celebrate French Fourth of July
Captain Frank E. Jones, formerly of Company M, describes joint US French celebrations for Bastille Day with a letter to his wife. He notes he has been reassigned to a battalion position in the Fifth Army Corps and sent a hand painted school program. The day featured addresses by commanders and mayors, toasts, Allied anthems, and an afternoon athletic program including a baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Jones
Frank E. Jones
Bastille
Jones
Fifth Army Corps
Slid Under the Wire 150 Applicants Reported for Training Camp Exams
One hundred fifty applicants who had not yet been examined for entry into training camps will be examined this week by Major Bruno T. Scher. The War Department ban on enlistments remains in effect August 5, with 52 men already accepted for three camps: Infantry at Camp Pike Arkansas, Artillery at Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville Kentucky, and Machine Gunners at Camp Hancock Augusta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luniy
Bruno T. Scher
War Department
Camn Zachary
Taylor
Louisville
Kentucky
Camp Pike
Little Rock
Arkansas
Camp Hancock
Augusta
Georgia
Government Takes Over Plaster Board For War Use
The American Cement Plaster Company reports its Blue Rapids Kansas and Grand Rapids Michigan mills have had output nationalized for government use. Two million feet already shipped, now the entire capacity about 100000 feet daily is diverted to cantonments and housing for shipyard workers and other government needs. Warren Henley states they are glad to aid the nation despite lost business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Conent Tiaster Co
Blue Rapiis
Kansas
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Warren Henley
American Cement Plaster Company
Funeral for Mrs. Linnie Shaw in Osawatomie
The funeral for Mrs. Linnie Shaw, who died in Osawatomie yesterday, will be held at Funk's Chapel tomorrow morning at 10 o clock. Rev. E F Stauffer will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Linnie Shaw
Osawatomie
Baxitt
Funk's Chapel
E. F. Stauffer
Costigiate
New Bill Will Impose $8 Billion Tax Plan for War Costs
Washington, Aug The Ways and Means Committee, led by Chairman Kitchin, outlined an $8,000,000,000 revenue bill to fund war expenses for the coming year. Excess profits and income taxes would cover most of the gap, with luxury and other taxes added. Most taxes would take effect immediately upon presidential approval, with estate tax starting at that time and luxury taxes phased in in the weeks after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hese Ways and Aneans Committee
Kitchin
HM Wall
Oder
Treasury
War Savings Stamp Drive Stands Costless in Douglas County
The War Savings Stamp drive in Douglas County began June 18 under the Council of Defense led by C Stevenson. The mailing list was sold to cover campaign costs and the work was voluntary with telecommunication expenses mainly funded by tolls and list proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Council of Defense
2. C. Stevenson
Stevenson
Lawrence Posts Not Affected By Government Wires Order
Postmaster C. C. Seewir received instructions from Postmaster General A. S. Burleson about consolidating rival telephone lines. The order supports coordination and merger talks where no merger has occurred, but notes Lawrence lines are already united and not subject to the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
C. C. Seewir
A. S. Burleson
Burleson
Office for University Advisor of Women to Be Ready
A private office is being prepared for the new University advisor of women Miss Alberta Corbin who will replace Mrs Eustace Brown this fall. A kitchen doorway in Fraser Hall is being altered to split off a private space from a larger room. Dr S F Price, president of Ottawa University, will lead the union church service next Sunday. Ralph McKeeney was fined 50 dollars and costs for vagrancy with the fine suspended as a parole and to be paid if he returns to Lawrence. He claimed work in Topeka and left town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Corbin
Eustace Brown
Fraser Hall
Ralph McKeeny
Lawrence
Keeney
Topeka
Schirlecki
French Push Gains Amid Fierce German Resistance on Western Front
London reports the French drive between the Avre and Oise capturing L'Echelle-St. Aurin near Koye. Allied forces press toward Roye with Armancourt and Tilloy taken and nearly 40 000 prisoners plus guns reported as won. Germans mass artillery at Roye and Chaulnes Roye Noyon while three generals are cashiered and many soldiers court martialed for high treason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Avie
Oise
L’echellé-St.aurin
Koye
Tieardy
Chaulnes-Roye-Noyon
War Office
Roye
Armancourt
Till
Clor
Haig
Somme
Hatish
Mericourt
Etinehem
Lihones
Bray
Hans
Roye Toud
Albert
Chauines
Lassigny Massif
Montdidier
Belgium
Amsterdam
Exchange- Telegraph Co
St. Quentin
Brussells
Carpenter Sues Union Pacific for 2500 Damages
Andrew Graves files in district court seeking 2500 against Union Pacific Railway Co for injuries on a Camp Funston to Junction City train October 3 1917. He alleges a back injury after a sudden lurch while seated on a wooden backless seat on a seven to eight car train. Graves, a carpenter, claims prolonged suffering and loss of work. The notice also mentions a county picnic slated August 22 and a pulpit fill in later church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railway
Andrew Graves
Union Pacific Railway Co
Raves
Union Pacific
Camp Funston
Junction City
Graves
Two Survivors Reported From Wessels and Sydland Sinks
Washington reports destruction of the British steamer and the Swedish Sydland by a German submarine off the New England coast. The Penistone was sent down near Nantucket on August 8 with no news of survivors. Boston later received fifteen survivors from the Aneto steamer, five of whom are land arived today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sydland
New En
Na Department
Penistone W
Nantucket
Land
Fae Tucket
Department Disputch
Yoston
Dland
Repo
Armense Marine
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Kursady
Vicardy
Robert Heizer
Osage City
Gen. Pershing
Heizer
Robert C. Heizer
Os City
Beta Theta Pi
Charles
Frye
Rana
W. H. Nelson
Eva
Senate Military Committee
Lawresce
RED Cross Agin
Brea
Chamber OF Commerce and Fraternal Orders
United
Army School
Generat
Fersheg
Marne
Ishn Pershing
Soho H. Bell
Ways and Means Committee
China
Hmsrushup
Klyne
First. Methodist Church
Boston
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