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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1918
Page
2
The report describes a broad Allied offensive from Arras to the Somme with British and Australian forces pushing German defenses, capturing thousands of prisoners, seizing Albert and Nomicourt, and advancing toward Hamelincourt and Gomiecourt. The account notes 1500 plus prisoners south of the Somme and heavy shelling near Albert, with shattered Loyal Cathedral at Albert.
In the Times region on August 22 two Americans crawled back to lines after days in No Man's Land. Private Harold Harmon of Mount Carmel endured shell holes stained with gas water and constant sniper fire as he reached American lines at night in weak but hopeful condition. Lawrence Letignovski of Langley, Illinois, spent ten days in a German dugout with little water before crawling in exhausted. The article notes German counter-attacks failing in several sectors and describes ongoing Allied gains, prisoner numbers, and evolving German defenses near Miraumont Achieve le grand and Bray areas.
London Times reports a morning surprise by British forces north of the Somme with limited enemy gains. It notes mist aided opening, stubborn German counterattacks, and discrepancies between Haig’s dispatches and Reuters. Ground gains near Achiet le Grand were not held, and overall progress was described as satisfactory but incomplete.
British forces drive toward Bapaume with progress from Ribecourt to Thienval and Frevent, gaining ground along a 35 mile front near Arras. News notes capture night battles, bombed routes east of Arras, and standout actions by Welsh and Australian troops as German lines retreat under heavy artillery and air pressure. In California, Governor Stephens and Mayor Ralph vie for the Republican nomination ahead of the upcoming primary.
Washington reports urge a straight drive into Germany to end the war quickly. Officers in Paris and Washington favor advancing through the Rhine region while American forces push for a swift victory next year. General March cites troop embarkations and field successes, including large captures by the First and Second Divisions as proof of fighting strength.
Delegates from Nueces San Patricio Kleberg Jim Wells Brooks Willacy Cameron Dimmitt and Jim Mogg counties nominated D W Glasscock of McAllen as the Democratic candidate for state senator from the Twenty third District. Two hours later delegates from Duval Hidalgo Zapata Starr Webb McMullen La Salle and part of Cameron County named Archie Parr of Duval as the nominee. The canvass shows Parr leading with 660 to 648 for Glasscock including Duval votes, while fraud allegations cloud the Duval County tally and court action is anticipated to resolve the contest ahead of the November general election.
Washington orders stop to converting National Guard tent camps into cantonments. The action cites cost and labor savings and applies to Camp Shelby recently ordered for conversion, while not affecting other non conversion additions to camps.
Maj William R Ream of San Diego Calif was killed and Lieut Wesley Bonner of Metropolis Newt seriously injured when their dieplane fell near Effingham Illinois while en route from Indianapolis to St Louis with ten other machines of an allied exhibition squadron The St Louis exhibition was canceled. drought relief fund grows in Austin with a $1000 check bringing total to 4115 to night with aid from Wartham Carter Publishing Fort Worth and A H Rel o Dallas
Special Cable to The San Antonio Light reports heavy local fighting along the Vesle and Aisne lines as German forces press to keep Americans occupied. The two-day battle sees gains and losses near Bazochs and a continuing push by crack German units, with Americans counterattacking and regaining ground.
Prize posters by soldiers stationed around San Antonio will be printed in color for the Liberty Loan campaign. The Light will feature winning works and color plates donated by Service Engraving and Tu B. Clegg Printing Company. Open to soldiers at Camp Stanley, Camp Tullis, Camp Morse, Camp Travis, Camp Wise, Kelly Field, and Sam Houston. Judging begins soon with $40 for the winner and $10 prizes for five runners up.
Johnson Cureton and Terrell lead in a very light Democratic run off in San Antonio and Bexar County as officials report minimal voting. County and city totals may not exceed 1200 votes with precincts reporting sparse tallies and late returns due to rain.
Madison is mourning as Mrs Michael Lange learns her husband was killed in action and Mrs Raymond Nichols learns hers died in the same battle on August 3 Both couples married last December The two families are the citys first war widows The fire at Winsprom Brothers plant near St Paul Minneapolis threatens a training school housing 8000 soldiers with an estimated loss of 300000
A historical reflection outlines German strategy as winter drags on, noting the Hindenburg line could become a fixed fortress zone. It discusses west front peace offers, eastward pressure, and the intertwining of military moves with political aims, warning of rising political risk.
Rain totals exceeded three inches in several Texas towns with Center Point reporting the wettest at three inches. Boerne Kerrville and Kerrville areas saw multiple showers, hail near Leon Springs, and rain aiding crops. Other towns listed varied from light sprinkles to heavy showers, while drought-stricken areas benefited slightly from later rain.
Philadelphia August 24 Edward N Hurley chairman of the United States Shipping Board says deadweight tonnage will reach 25 million under the American flag after the current and renewed ships are built. He recalls 1917 18 shipping history and outlines planned weekly routes between New York Rio de Janeiro Montevideo Buenos Aires and Caracas and service to Central and South America. He stresses that the merchant marine will aid inland regions as well as coastal areas.
The Y M C A needs eighteen hundred men above craft age to serve in French and Italian armies and the Southern Department aims to recruit a majority. Applicants at 513 Bedell Building San Antonio must mingle with soldiers provide entertainment and recreation. Italian and French language skills preferred and Italian furniture support backs huts with Italian army oversight.
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