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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1918
Page
2
British and German forces fought along the southern sector from Roabecq to Givenchy with heavy artillery and mortar fire. German losses were heavy as British infantry and gunners repelled assaults and prisoners were taken amid fierce hand to hand fighting.
Special cable reports a small French force attacking positions west of Avre from Thennes to the Luce crossing the Moreuil Amiens rail line. The operation led to a breakthrough onto eastern slopes and into the valley north of Mereuil with about 500 prisoners taken and regained French territory.
Permits to transfer three retail liquor licenses from within the 10 mile zone to wet territory outside San Antonio were granted by the comptroller's department. Joe Curasta to open a saloon on Palo Alto road precinct 5, Lt Harris 18 miles away in precinct 4, and Paul Provo to open at St Hedwig precinct 4. The county judge certified the wet territory lies outside the military zone.
Contained within a World War II update, the piece notes British forces advancing near Arras. It references Generals Bridges Hutchinson and MacLachlin and mentions Secretary Baker indicating no current plans for an army beyond 2,500,000 this year with possible expansion next year. It also alludes to British American conferences and meetings with President Wilson guiding future war work reorganization.
Washington April 20 Germany is carpeting the western battlefield with dead and many outfits have lost 50 percent or more according to an official dispatch. Examples include the Tenth division at Croix du Bac and the 20th Regiment of the Second Bavarian division with heavy casualties. A German prisoner’s letter describes constant bombardment and piles of dead, while Germans hide figures from their own people. The dispatch notes public stirring over these losses and the dire impact on Teuton morale.
The dispatch reports the German drive toward Paris stalled near Amiens and Hazebrouck with Allied forces, including American troops arriving, strengthening British French Belgian and Portuguese lines. It notes Allied initiative matters as German gains slow and coordination improves under Allied command.
London April 20 Winston Churchill conveyed the King's thanks to munition workers for their exertions. He said there are more serviceable guns machine guns and airplanes on the British west front than before the German attack. The results, he said, have been most valuable.
The House unanimously approved a vast naval appropriation totaling about 1.5 billion dollars to build the world’s largest submarine destroyer force. The measure funds include 125 million for torpedo boat destroyers, 188 million for naval aviation, 350 thousand for the Great Lakes Station expansion, and 1.6 million for a San Diego base. Enlisted strength rises to 330,000 and marine corps to 75,500. temporary hospitals cost 10.259 million.
The article discusses Sinn Fein influence in Ireland's anti conscription stance and warns that unity is dangerous if used to defy law. It notes neglect of war duties and America’s possible reaction, while highlighting passive resistance trends and rumors among rural youth.
The University of Texas Medical Department may not import alcohol for scientific use due to a ten mile zone law ruling. The faculty had used about 200 gallons for experimentation and preservation, but no exemption exists beyond sacramental and medicinal uses, potentially crippling laboratory work.
Navy reports the Lake Moore torpedoed near April 11 and Florence H blown up in a French port on April 17. Of 137 aboard both vessels, 61 survived. 86 believed lost. Lake Moore 4500 tons, first maiden voyage, survivors landed in England. Florence H crew of 75, 34 rescued. destroyer rescued most. Vice Admiral Sims details sent by cable.
Liberty loan officials urged greater pace as the third campaign enters its third week with only 45 percent of the $3 billion minimum quota subscribed. Dallas district reported $40.8 million, and daily totals hovered around $114 million though officials remained pessimistic. Pershing’s County in Missouri nearly doubles its quota, while Kentucky, Arkansas and Indiana oversubscribed. Austin Texas neared the halfway mark with over $700,000 toward $1,438,400.
Four University of Texas students were suspended following a seventeen day investigation into the influence of the Blunderbuss, a humorous anonymously edited April publication. The report ran twelve typewritten pages detailing the inquiry. Prisoners Are RetUkert in San Angelo shows Orle Algup and Dan Torrance captured near Robert Lee after escaping Cole County jail. They face trial Thursday for theft and burglary.
Secretary Baker conveyed a message from soldiers in France that they will do their part while Americans must act at home. He praised Pershing and the American troops, noting the strong bond with allies and the soldiers pride in being American. He warned Germany that only relentless force will end the war and cited the courage of French British Italian peoples.
In Corriere Della Sera Garzini reports General Foch’s calm assessment of the front. He says Boche waves break on the banks but we have ample resources and will act as needed. He adds that Italy has input on Austria and the war effort proceeds with measured progress. Amerman Elected Mayor Of Houston In decisive primary victory. He defeats Cage 4398 to 1580 across all 26 boxes.
A World War I casualty list issued by General Pershing reports several names killed in action and wounded or missing, including Cook Fabian Kulesza and Private Henry Leach, with others listed for death or injury. Separate notices warn San Antonio taxpayers of 1917 dues due by May 31 1918 and announce state holiday observances in Austin for San Jacinto Day.
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