11 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1918
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text discusses tax schedules and a wartime budget. Mentions gross sales tax and various garbled phrases. Contains unclear names and places, with no coherent report or definite events.
French patrols reach Chaumnea the rail center west of the Somme as Mont Didier falls to French forces. In three days of fighting the French drive the front about twenty miles, taking 8,000 prisoners and 200 guns as Germans fall back toward Somme positions.
Paris London Berlin report the battle narrative of the French lines advancing after the capture Ment Oatu r at dawn. The front extends from Anderhy to Mut Didier southeast of the cage tured wily and 10 miles south east to Bhecourt as forces press forward. Casualties and tank actions are noted with confusion in the text.
Eyewitness describes a chaotic battle near Chateau Phiarely as American forces push to support pershied positions. Report mentions Major General Parnicte directing troops while Allied units attack and counter from damaged supply routes.
General March summarized WWI front reports at the War Department noting German forces beaten back to the sea and Allies gaining ground south of Albert. He cited British and French front observations showing enemy confusion, with Allied troops capturing personnel and artillery in the sector and preparing further advances.
Fragmented OCR depicts a chaotic battle scene with American forces clashing along a contested front. References to a base, counterattacks, and shifting lines suggest heavy fighting and uncertain gains as Allied and enemy actions unfold amid strategic pressures.
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