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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
2
Reports from the front describe a large scale French and British offensive that began at dawn, delivering a heavy barrage and rapid advances. Tanks, planes, and infantry moved in concert across fifteen miles of front, taking hundreds of prisoners and many guns.
The piece reports that German outlets claim the United States opposes peace, noting wild jubilation in Entente circles and fear over America’s influence on diplomacy. It links Wilson to European control dynamics and warns that U S policy hinders peacemaking amid wartime maneuvering.
Allied forces claim heavy Huns losses as the British seize Morlancourt and infantry advance seven miles toward Moreuil along the Amiens Haulnes La Fere railway. Across the front gains run five to six miles with five major battles this month signaling a turning point in the campaign.
Allied forces in France report German ammunition dumps exploding as retreat advances. British casualties run to three-fifths of prior prisoner total while Whippet tanks lead cavalry patrols. Air power disrupts transport and bridges. hundreds of prisoners and large stockpiles left behind during dawn operations near Chaulnes and Montdidier.
A British trench assault has broken German lines on the Vienndy front south of the Somme. The wedge reaches eleven miles along the Amiens Chaulnes railway with Chaulnes Roye as the main supply artery, placing the British within a mile of Chaulnes Roye. London reports 4000 prisoners and guns captured in the first 24 hours of the drive, while on the Aisne front a new attack unfolds.
Field dispatches describe Allied forces advancing with limited opposition near the Somme while French units meet resistance further south. German defenses at Morkincourt weaken as French progress resumes, aided by heavy artillery and armored units breaking German first lines and causing disorder behind the front.
Dispatches report German withdrawals from western Lys villages toward Montdidier as Allied forces push south of the Somme. American troops cross the Vesle and press toward Rheims while British and French advances threaten the Peronne Roye corridor and endanger northern German positions.
The text notes heavy fighting around the Somme river with French and American troops under Marshal Foch and General Petain displaying resilience. It mentions renewed Allied morale from honors to Marshal Joffre and General Petain, praising leadership as the tide turns despite German attacks.
The fight for river crossing and bridge construction continues as American engineers under heavy machine gun fire improvise crossings near Dauchets west of Kiamos. Troops crossed the Vesle with firm progress and maintained assault in a rugged terrain setting for advance.
The report notes allied forces gaining miles of front in parts of the western theater and advancing into several villages while German units fall back. It describes German rear-guard actions, the shifting front as reserves are moved up, and additional reinforcements crossing the Veshe area as divisions reposition toward the front.
French forces claim a brilliant operation with British troops to widen a German withdrawal, as Debeney’s troops overrun positions along the Avre and Amiens region. The report notes captured enemy soldiers and a short artillery prep, with emphasis on the broad advance and coordinated action.
Staunton August 9 B C Goodbar alias HW C Garland Clifton Forge brakeman for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway was arrested on charges of robbing an express car safe. Warrant cites theft of eight thousand dollars from the tavoga thinity and Charlottsenville line on the railway.
Allied forces report light casualties as a British corps suffers only two officers and 16 men lost two hours into the attack. French and British troops push from Moreuil to Villers Aux Erables and seize Dodo and Hainel Woods, aided by weather that helps the advance.
Professor Frederick Abbott will speak on Use of the Voice at the Salesmanship Club study meeting in the pink room of the Gunter Hotel. G M Nichels leads the session set for 6 15 Friday evening with other features planned.
Secretary Baker testified behind closed doors in Washington as the administration pushes a bill extending draft ages to 18 to 45. He faced Senate inquiries about a possible shift in policy and was asked to explain the expanded war program amid allied conference agreements. A final witness in the bill's hearing, Baker stressed long study justified the extension.
Maj. David H. Bower commandant at Camp John Wise promoted to lieutenant colonel. He served with the Eleventh Infantry before joining the Balloon Section and served at Cubs Alaska and the Philippines. He arrived at Camp John Wise from Omaha last April.
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