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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1918
Page
1
London April 11 reports that 210-61111L Bertha heavy railway guns threaten Paris with bombardment. French batteries concentrate fire as air raids target emplacements while Nordman notes a large gun moved from Paris and Camouflage hides Bertha in a tunnel.
President Wilson, amid a sea of patriotism, stands before a Liberty statue as bands play and Allied posters hang. Thousands of drafted men pass by, sturdy and bronzed, while guards watch entrances. the crowd cheers as Goldsborough praises the president and calls for national unity.
The scene shows President and Gen berat Kule reviewing thousands of troops at Camp Meade with Maryland and national flags, band music, and cheering crowds. Guards shield the President as sharpshooters stand by and Mrs Wilson watches, while a Negro drum major and other soldiers add color to the ceremony.
The Eleventh Federal Reserve district reports more than 40 million dollars in Liberty loan subscriptions on opening day. District leaders say the total surpasses half its quota as farmers benefited from rain interpretations, with Dallas County alone approaching its assigned target and workers planning to resume efforts Monday morning.
RYCORD CHICAGO April 6 Chicago leads the Seventh Federal Reserve District in Liberty loan subscription with $20,000,000 raised as Billy Sunday pledges $25,000 and Finis Lauder sells $31,100,090 worth of bonds. Shipbuilders in Beaumont celebrate Lincoln Day with a parade and flag-raising at ships plants.
Cleveland April 5 The Navy revealed that American battleships cruisers submarine chasers gunboats cutters tenders and speed vessels total more than 190 ships with 35 000 men are on European duty. Secretary Daniels spoke of an extended zone of operations and navy achievements over the past year noting losses to German U boats.
British and German forces engage along the Somme north of Albert and near the Avre. Haig reports heavy fighting north of the Somme with ten German divisions involved and no decisive progress on the 26 mile front. Local action continues south of the Somme near Hangard and Moreuil as British counterattacks improve positions.
Paris reports say Allied lines repulsed German attacks across multiple sectors. In Mesnil Saint Georges and Lemorenel strong German forces were driven back with heavy losses left in nearby woods. South of Langard and around Demuln German offensives were dispersed after artillery fire. North of Mont Renaud German assault was repulsed after lively fighting. In Argonne near St Mitiel and Bandesueat there was mutual artillery activity.
Allied forces blunt German rushes along the Amiens front aided by French and British batteries and American air support. Reports describe heavy Allied artillery, stubborn defenses, and local counterattacks driving Germans from woods near Montdidier and Noyon. An American element aided by observers disrupted enemy concentrations while French heavy guns threatened German advances.
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