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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces press the Somme advance with German retreat seen after heavy fighting. Reports say 14,000 prisoners and numerous guns captured, with Australians and Canadians among the main captors. Tanks and air support push ahead as bridges are destroyed and roads clogged by retreating transports.
On the Picardy front south of the Somme Allied forces drive a wedge into German lines to a depth of eleven miles along the Amiens Chauines La Fere railway. British and French troops report 14,000 prisoners taken in 24 hours and rapid advances toward Chaulnes and Roye. Armor and infantry break the first German line, with many villages abandoned as positions are outflanked. The push threatens to outflank the German line toward the Oise and Aisne, signaling a potential German withdrawal.
Washington leaders in Congress debate FTC plans to place meat transport and distribution under railroad administration to break up the packers. House members doubt the move, favoring price regulation or other steps to curb meat costs while the administration handles current duties. Representative Ayers supports price fixing. Mondell warns of higher prices and poorer service if such a measure is adopted.
United Press report from New York states Captain Franz Rintelen, a former German officer convicted of conspiring against the United States, has been moved to Essex County Penitentiary in New Jersey. The transfer was ordered by Attorney General Gregory. Rintelen is described as a tuberculosis sufferer. Germany had recently demanded his exchange for an American prisoner in Germany, which was refused.
Secretary Baker outlined a broader war mobilization and urged prompt passage of the draft extension bill to include men aged eighteen to forty five. He indicated potential changes to deferred classifications and emphasized securing manpower needed to hasten victory.
The war office reports frame en emy attacks on the Asta ko plateau aimed at the Col del Rausa salient were repelled by Tafin fire. Enemy detachments struck Col del Rosso but were crushed under our fire as we inflicted heavy losses along the front. Our airships bombed military establishments and ten hostile machines were downed.
London dispatch from Amsterdam reports King Ferdinand of Bulgaria suffering mental strain and needing absolute rest. He cannot attend to state affairs for some months, with Cologne authorities voicing the cautions and Exchange Telegraph relaying the news.
The Frenkfurter Zeitung praises General Foch as a good soldier whose strategy has been crowned with genius. The Switzerland dispatch notes the conferring of the marshal title on General Poeh, with cautious respect for Allied leadership.
In federal court William 1lynwood, alias Haywood, is called as the principal defense witness. The proceedings adjourned for noon and are expected to extend over several days as his testimony is central to the defense case.
Chorre Hatguin, head of Colombia's National Assembly, was appointed minister of foreign affairs by President Suarez after yesterday's inauguration.
London reports the American army's role as decisive turning point in the campaign and possibly the war. Observers say Allied morale and combat resolve surged as American troops demonstrated mettle in key battles, bolstering resolve of British and French forces.
A British yacht responded to a Mayday from a U boat sighting and rammed the submarine near its conning tower. Depth charges followed, creating a surface disturbance and surfacing a single survivor who died hours later from internal injuries.
Madrid Aug 8 Spain has addressed a new note to Germany concerning the torpedoing of Spanish ships. Foreign Minister Data announced after an extraordinary cabinet session.
United Press report states German forces due to a French attack have fallen back with nineteen generals retired and several senior officers captured or killed. The release notes General von Hinden and others as among the top names affected as the battlefield shifted in late campaigns.
Joe Cantillon, longtime manager of the Minneapolis baseball club, has applied for overseas service with the Knights of Columbus and the M C A. He expects to be called to war work within a short time.
By Associated Press Philadelphia report shows deaths from the heat climbing to fifty three as another wave of hot weather brings additional fatalities this week.
An official dispatch from Switzerland reports German papers protest misinformation about war progress and American involvement. The Muenchner Post quotes Prince Troues of Prussia as portraying victory while reality is dire, urging candor about Germany’s grave war outlook.
Washington, Db. General Kikuxo Ouni, one of Japan's most distinguished soldiers, is chosen to command the Japanese section and become the airnking officer of the Allied expedition in Sierra Merla. General Grant will be commander in effect of the combined forces with consent of participating governments. Mal Cen Wim S Graves leads the American contingent on the allied command council, a sixty three year old veteran who had roles in the Chino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese wars.
Welsh reports quote Premier Lloyd George saying the end of the tunnel for wartime strain is in sight and that he will fight to the end. He rebuts optimism claims, insisting the war effort remains right and just and will prevail with divine mercy guiding them through.
President Wilson today approved continuation to November 1 of the existing maximum price of 26 cents per pound for copper. The price fixing committee of the War Industries Board and copper producers set the limit and allow additional charges on copper shapes. The pledge is not to cut wages and to sell to the government, allies, and public at the same price.
John B Shoop superintendent of Chicago Public Schools died suddenly of heart disease in the Parke hotel Barteville. The report notes he collapsed this morning while seated, ending a long career in education.
Japanese foreign minister Barun Goto says Japan will join a limited allied force to aid the Czechoslovaks in Siberia but warns the expedition may prove inadequate. He emphasizes Japan will respect Russian integrity and withdraw if allied aims fail, while noting Allied plans aim to contain Bolshevik influence and aid stabilization.
The French war ministry reported a brilliant operation by General Debene’s forces with British troops. The surprise assault began July 18 and advanced along the Amiens-Roye road, capturing villages and securing extensive gains behind German lines. Prisoners and weapons flowed as German resistance collapsed along the Avre river region.
Minnesota Supreme Court today sustains Governor Poenquiat and Attorney General Woo Tehinaw in a pre-close order. State troopers closed saloons at Blooming Miele after a district judge in Ramsey County issued a temporary injunction allowing limited reopening. The ruling preserves the governor’s authority over liquor measures amid disputes on enforcement.
American minister at The Hague John W. Charrett designated to lead the U S mission meeting German delegates in Ferns Switzerland within a month to discuss the treatment and exchange of prisoners of war.
Canadian press dispatch from Mlawa Ontario lists the name of TA Daiby of Mount Horeb Wisconsin on today's overseas casualty tally. He was identified as sent.
Allied observers say Varhi Marshal Fock struck a new front squeezing salient and may reshape the war. The maneuver threatens to trap German forces north of Amiens, relieve rail bottlenecks, and force Crown Prince Rupprecht to bolster von Muller, potentially altering plans in Flanders.
Allied forces push east of Amiens threatening to disrupt Crown Prince Rupprecht's lines. British southern drive maintains main purpose, with a dangerous salient forming near Montdidier and Chaulnes. If gains continue, German commander von Winden will face a potential realignment or retreat.
AP reports Lenine said a state of war exists between Russia and the Entente, while Tchitcherin framed it as a defense state. Archangel and Murmansk issues surface as Bolsheviks resist allied troop movements and propaganda drops. Archangel locals calm after Allied march. Caucasian troops pledge but stir little revolt.
Madison attorney general rules Becker’s seat on the Monroe County bench is automatically vacated after his Eau Claire conviction. Governor Philipp may not appoint a successor until the fall election. Becker faced espionage act charges in the case.
Eight boys claiming Chicago origin were detained by Green Bay police after arriving Thursday without jobs. All over sixteen, they were released to work after securing employment at a local manufacturing firm and sent to work that morning.
The congressional group arriving this afternoon as part of the late Congressman James A Davidson's delegation includes Senators Joseph E. Ransdell of Louisiana and Andereus A. Jonesy of Nevada and Representatives Kennedy Town, Gallagher Illinois, Fields Kentucky, Smith Idaho, McLaughlin Michigan, Esch Wisconsin, Classon Wisconsin, and Stafford Wisconsin.
Two men died and three were injured in a boiler explosion aboard the U S S Nepatin in foreign waters, as announced by the Navy Department. The report notes the incident occurred today and adds brief weather and forecast details for Wisconsin later.
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