24 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
1
Allied troops push the British Army onward across the front in France with heavy German losses reported. Bray captured, Noyon expected to fall, and British forces reaching beyond Bi hucourt Miramont and Denain areas. Thousands of German troops and batteries captured as fighting rages near Bapaume and Arras.
Paris reports in the war office statement that artillery actions occurred in the region of Lassigny between the Oise and Aisne rivers. Rading operations in Lorraine are also noted.
Paris Aug 24 French forces on the southern battle line pause after days of hard fighting under a scorching sun. General Foch orders a rotating strike, allowing the British to press the advance as the system continues.
American forces pressed new gains along the Vesle Friday and Thursday, overcoming a German infantry detachment and taking twelve prisoners. The advance continued the push in the same area as prior day engagements.
Washington reports another successful bombing of the Conflans railway yards by American aviators. General Pershing announces the action as part of ongoing air operations.
Washington Aug 24 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts has been elected floor leader by the Republicans of the Senate.
Monroe Louisiana politician Tandy T Webb sues News Star Publishing Company Limited for three thousand dollars in damages claiming an editorial published June 15 damaged his reputation during wartime. He cites false statements about his campaign platform and Union Labor ties.
London reports British attacks in Picardy resumed with progress in three days. About 14,000 prisoners captured as the Third Army pushes forward up to four miles on a twelve mile front. Fourth Army fights near Bray as forces press toward Bapaume within two miles.
Dramatic scenes filled the chamber as representatives debated the draft bill. Key lawmakers clashed over provisions affecting citizens and industry with tense exchanges and procedural votes shaping the measure’s fate.
The House continued debate on the man-power bill. amendments to defer calls for 18 and 19 year olds until older men join were defeated. A work-or-fight provision gained focus amid speeches by members and a Marine gallery display. final votes were delayed by a adjournment motion.
The House approved amendments by Representatives Mc Culloch and Campbell affecting draft enrollment of cobelligerent nationals and farmers deferral. Votes occurred in the committee of the whole and a McKenzie amendment may receive a separate vote. The Senate adopted a provision allowing transfer of draft board members within states to ensure proper officials where foreign populations or lax administration exist.
Congressman Henry Allen Cooper of Wisconsin was seriously hurt when thrown against the top of a taxicab this afternoon in Janesville Wisconsin. He sustained severe injuries to the head and neck and was hospitalized for treatment.
Frank Williamson and Miss Avie Williams, both of Lenwis, received a license to wed from Deputy Clerk Pat Hamilton. Williamson is eighteen and Williams is seventeen with written consent from her father J A Williams. Licenses were also issued to JW Hammond and Miss Cora Whitehead of Monroe Kilmore Hardy and Lorena Sims of Monroe.
Senate Republicans in a conference adopted a resolution urging action at the earliest date on the pending Federal woman suffrage amendment. The measure did not tell members how to vote.
In praise of American airmen, officials commend US fighters for consistently delivering results under pressure. The tribute notes the force’s readiness and effectiveness across multiple tests and deployments.
Washington reports General March told the Senate Military Committee that unpublished American casualty stories are false and casualties will be released promptly. He noted troop shipping improvements, said over 1.5 million soldiers have embarked, and praised American divisions for capturing guns and thousands of prisoners in France. He cited one division that seized 68 German guns and 3,500 prisoners and another that took ten German batteries for General Pershing.
The deferred parade of American troops occurred in favorable weather. Allied troops greeted the Americans warmly while the native population showed passive hostility due to Bolshevik dominance, with no open demonstrations recorded.
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