German Retirement Slowed as Allies Press Front in France
London Times reports that General Mangin pushed a Tuesday attack between the Aisne and Oise, widening a Saturday assault at Antreches into a three mile advance toward the Noyon road. German withdrawals are cautious, tied to defending Laon and Le Cateau while awaiting possible strategic surprises from Foch and maintaining trench positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merbert Sioeroticam
London Times
San Antonio
Paladelphia Public Ledger
Topyright
The
Public Ledger Co
London
Times
Laou-La-Pere Massifi
Mangin
Aisne
Wise
Antreches
Noyon Road
Oise
Lys Salient
Travis Club
Trav
Avenue G
Tovling
Germany
Foeh
Laon
le Fere
von Bohn
Chemin Des Dames
Foch
Noyon
Nivelle
Terrell Leads In First Comptroller Primary By 75000 Votes
The Democratic race in Bexar County centers on Comptroller candidate Terrell. A state House committee praised Terrell’s administration of the department, noting efficiency and honesty. In the first primary Terrell posted a margin exceeding 75,000 votes over his nearest rival.
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Terrell
Bexar Coutnty
Albvor
Comptroller's Department
House of Representatives
Comptroller's Office
Comptroller
H. B. Terral
Texas
Mayfield
Terréll Wes
Cherokee County
McLennan
Hrath County
Verrel
Esath County
Terrele
Mayfred
Terret
Statoe Hho
C. ©. Mayfield
Bellong
Pond
Rich Ia
C. Mayfield
Allison Mayfield
Trailroad
Mart J. Mayfield
Allroad
Sterrell
Women's Democratic Club
Women's Hobby Club
Alc
Daltan
Texas Woman's Democratic League
Mra
Claude Dé van Watts
Dal- Tan
W Thomas £. Kennedy
Woman's Democratic League
Dailae County
Germans on Onse Front Retreat In WWI Advance
The report describes German forces retreating along the Onse front as Allied lines push forward. British activity north of the Ancre threatens Ba paume, with observers noting Germans losing their capability to hold a lasting front. Marshal Foch is credited with driving the offensive, and French gains near Noyon and Portoise signal further advances.
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Ailette
Ancre
Bapaume
I’homme Libre
Wigaro
le Matin
Marshal Foch
British Gain in Flanders Amid Night Attacks
London reports say British forces attacked and captured a German position north of Bailleul amid heavy fighting. Fresh German counter-attacks east of Miramont and Irles were repulsed as French troops under General Mangin pressed Germans along the Oise River and took numerous prisoners.
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London
Flanders
Bailleul
Sucre
Miraumont
Irles
Maugin
Oise
Mangin
German Plans Milicarry
The article reports General Mangin's 7:10 am attack from the Oise to the Aisne front, noting a two mile advance, several thousand German prisoners, and two preliminary actions. It details German expectations, Mangin's cautious execution, and limited gains with strategic positions at Les Rosettes and the Autreches–Aufigncourt ravine.
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Gerald Campbell
London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Mangin
Oise
Aisne
Timorez
Fontenoy
Gouraud
Champagne
Nes
Ribecourt
Nampoel
Cnce
Les Rosettes
Carlepont * Om
Ve' Teed
Noyon
Cesif
Autreches
Aufigncourt
John Maman
Audigncourt
Bernhard Getting His. German General Under Pressure
London dispatch notes General Bernhard Von Bernehardi, author of famous war aims books, commanding the Sixteenth and Sixty Fifth corps. His forces in the Lys plain near Armentieres retreat under steady British pressure with losses at Merville and Nieppe forest, as the allied advance continues.
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London
Bernehardi
Germany
Sixth
Plain of Lys
Armentieres
Merville
Forest of Nieppe
Aviation program blamed for delays and failures
A wartime report criticizes the aviation program for muddled leadership and faulty decisions. It cites 1200 training planes condemned, canceled contracts for 8000 fighters, delays in key bombers, and reliance on non aeronautical manufacturers. The Liberty engine, though strong, is deemed too heavy for fighters and gaps in engineering and testing are blamed.
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de Haviland
Fras
Great Automobile
Aeronautical Probems
Vey
Alliew
City Club hears of war and accepts fifteen members
The City Club meeting at the Gunter Hotel featured John G. Carrington and Edward Stevik recounting wartime experiences aboard ships including the San Diego. Members approved fifteen new applicants and revised the meeting schedule to include military and social sessions each month.
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City Club
John G. Carrington
Chainve Commerce
Edward Stepik
United States Navy
Gunter Hotel
Mr. Carrington
Washington
Edward Stevik
Navy
San Diego
England
Plymouth
Simpson
Stepik
United States
Boston
Francisco
Williamson
G. P. Tuttle
Creamery Dairy Company
Sam Rothwell
A. Blake
Bexar
Joel O'Griatti
Tr. W. Church
Chittam Estate
J. C. Laney
Dairy Products Company
C. H. Roache
Woolworth’s
William V. Diehnan
W. B. Hamilton
Commercial State Bank
TH. W. Richardson
Lockwood National Bank
Edward ©. Junkind
Martin Wright
J. W. Greenwell
Peanut Milliog Company
George B. Figglestine
I. R. Robinson
Auto Association
Obituary for Raymond D. Hedges
Raymond D. Hedges aged 62 died Thursday at 2 am at 431 Tenth Street. A native of Indiana he leaves his brother D C Hedges as the only surviving relative. Funeral is set for Friday at 9 am from Porter Loring chapel Rev T C Long officiating with interment at Mission Burial Park. Porter Loring Funeral Director 206 Jefferson St Adv Pearce Robinson Undertaking Confederate ambulance and motor service listed.
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Raymond D. Hedges
Tenth Street
Indiana
D.C. Hedges
Porter Loring
Rev
T. C. Long
Mission Burial Park
Naval fliers active in daylight and night raids on Ostend
London reports the American navy air campaign against German submarine bases in Flanders began in April with the bombing of Ostend. Details are scarce but operations are generally successful and American crews are noted for effective night raids.
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London
Flanders
Ostend
Vice Squad Active in City Enforcing Quotas and Regs
Police vice squad arrests last night targeted violations against vice regulations with fines from 15 to 100 dollars. A 20 year old chauffeur was fined 100 dollars. an army lieutenant was handed to military police. Women with policy ties and rooming house violators faced penalties. two escapees from the city county detention camp were taken up and confined in the hospital ward for quarantine violations.
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Corporation Court
van Riper
Bexar County
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