17 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1918
Page
1
On the Lorraine front amid the Vossenarea fighting patrols from American, French, and German forces intensify. German troops consolidate positions near La Chaussee while American and French units probe the line to force a reaction. Artillery chiefly uses 77 and 105 mm guns, with many shells failing to explode.
American made De Haviland four airplanes, powered by Liberty motors, played a key role in the St Mihiel operations. They bombed, strafed, and pursued German forces, aiding prisoner captures as American aviation demonstrated speed advantages over German fighters.
The Bulgarian front is reported breached along a ten mile Doiran to Vardar sector as British, Greek, French and Serbian troops capture 800 prisoners and ten guns. A 1,500 prisoner haul and large quantities of matériel are claimed with continued operations in Macedonia.
London reports Premier Lloyd George, ill in bed, urging strikers to return to work and defer the dispute to a government inquiry. He warns the stoppage will hinder war material production as spinning unions in Yorkshire and Lancashire walk out over the rota system. The Amalgamated Association of Cotton Spinners has 20,000 members, with indirect impact on 300,000 workers.
A new office for The National City Company opens at Fifth Avenue corner, featuring enhanced facilities and services for investors. Woman investors are noted among the attendees as the company expands its presence in the city.
Paris reports enemy squadrons over the region with intense barrage and bombs causing casualties and damage. One aircraft was shot down by artillery, its wreckage containing an officer and two men. Berlin says Germany released twenty four tons of bombs on Paris in reprisal.
London dispatch reports A J Balfour voicing skepticism about the Austrian peace note while far east reports Polish officers organizing a Siberian division to fight with the American army. Estimates claim 100000 Poles ready in Harbin Nikolsk and Vladivostok with rail workers poised to take the Chinese Eastern Railway.
The Secretary of State released a statement authorized by the President declaring the United States can and will entertain no proposal for a conference on peace terms. The reply follows the Austro-Hungarian note proposing an unofficial conference of belligerents, underscoring the U S clear stance on terms and purpose.
The note from Austria-Hungary sparks speculation in German and Allied press. Editors warn against quick rejection and urge a clear, courteous reply outlining war aims, while stressing the need to avoid breaking coalitions and to push toward a new world order with cooperation from a postwar Germany.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Horsford’s Acid Phosphate before bed to relieve thirst and fatigue, refresh the system, and rest a wearied brain. The short promo emphasizes quick relief and nightly use.
President Wilson rejects the Austrian note offering a secret conference for non binding peace talks. Secretary Lansing announces the decision at 6 45 PM after decoding delays. Congress members praise the rejection as a firm stand to continue the war until victory.
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