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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
2
Allied troops push north of Chateau Thierry as German resistance weakens. British French and American units cross the Marne and Ourcq, advancing several miles while positions edge toward Rheims and Soissons. German withdrawals are reported along the front with mounting Allied gains and tightening pursuit.
A map traces Franco American advances driving Germans from the south bank of the Marne. It shows Fontenay Chauteau Thierry and Sheims as the current battle zone. Germans pushed back north of the Marne after a week of rout, with Allied gains in the Rheims Svissons salient and a shifting battle line.
Reports say many more enemy are captured. German positions south of the Marne yield four hundred machine guns and 60 cannon. Berlin notes a withdrawal north of Chateau Thierry. American casualties are claimed and Fochs counter blow cited as a surprise. In Albania French and Italian troops take the Mali Siloves crest near the Devoli River. Rome reports 2167 prisoners captured up to July 1.
General Pershing reported fresh American gains along the Aisne Marne front with vigor and spirit. More than 6000 prisoners, over 100 cannons and numerous trench mortars and machine guns were captured in recent days, suggesting the earlier 17 000 prisoner total included French and American captures.
The British and French forces report steady progress on the Western Front near Weburtene between Albert and Arras. British raiding parties seized prisoners south of Villers-Bretonneux and north of Bailleul, with machine guns captured and trenches entered at Neuville-Vitasse Calonne-sur-Li Byes and nearby points. Hostile artillery remained active in the Locre sector.
Indian scouts from the White Mountain reservation in Arizona joined General Pershing's force operating in Mexico after Villa's attack. The Apache company assembled at Fort Apache, traveled 40 miles to Holbrook to catch the Santa Fe train, wore uniforms, and received wrist watches. They aided in training and engaging bandits and followed Pershing to France when the expeditionary forces sailed.
The Avncviated Trenn from London reports that the Austrian cabinet has resigned. Emperor Charles is said to have accepted the ministers' resignations, signaling a broad government upheaval and potential new leadership.
The writer notes heavy German losses and manpower drain as troops fall back. Observers describe captured guns, officers questioning daylight attacks, and German depots failing to replace losses. Allied soldiers see the strain despite large remaining forces, with Australians and Scots praised for grit and resolve.
Allied forces press the German salient from the western flank as German positions grow precarious. Aviators brave strong winds to report masses in hollows and direct artillery fire on suspected retreat moves.
The County Commission or-Precinct announces Frank Sommers as a candidate for County Commissioner Precinct No 3 subject to the Democratic primary vote. July 27, 1918. Political Advertising.
Honduras, which severed ties with Germany on May 18, followed with a formal declaration of war last Friday. The State Department was notified today of the action.
Gordonville Virginia reports the death yesterday of Brig. Gen. William McComb. Only five surviving Confederate staff officers remain: Gen. William Ruffin Cox Gen. Roger A. Pryor Gen. Marcus J. Wright Gen. Felix H. Robertson and Gen. H. Meyer Law. McComb rose from private in the Fourteenth Tennessee to brigadier general.
Tokyo reports the Japanese diplomatic council agrees to joint intervention with the United States in Siberia and issue of a proclamation to show Russia no aggressive aims. A relief mission may accompany the expedition as Seiyu Kai faction shifts. Washington keeps silent awaiting official word.
Washington July 22 The fuel administration said it would allow only a small retail rise to match a half cent advance in wholesale gasoline prices due to new railroad freight rates. The move aims to keep retail costs in line with wholesale shifts.
Private Arthur Wosigeon of Westfield New Jersey, stationed with the S4th hospital unit at Camp Bowie, died in the base hospital from injuries after a motorcycle accident yesterday afternoon. He was thrown when his machine swerved after striking a road obstacle and was run over by an Army tender.
Berlin endures severe shortages with clothing scarce and basic goods unobtainable. Quentin Roosevelt is confirmed dead, buried with military honors by German forces near Chambray after a July 14 air encounter over the Marne.
Paris July 24 Ker mit Roosevelt arrives in Paris after serving with British artillery in Mesopotamia where he earned the Distinguished Service Order. He will take a course at a French military school before active duty. Captain Archie Roosevelt had a minor operation on July 4 and is unlikely to return to the front for eight months. Maj. Richard Derby, Roosevelt’s son in law, in Paris with Spanish influenza and to rejoin his division tomorrow. Major Perky active around Chateau Thierry.
A Texas Ranger unit and the Dallas County Sheriff’s department guard the Dallas County Criminal Courts building where Will Jones, a negro, stands trial for the murder of Mrs. Eugena Wolford at Rose Hill on July 14. A mob briefly tried to force entry last Monday and was repelled.
Lieut Rene Fonck credited with downing six Genie airplanes in July bringing his total to SG victories. In Amsterdam Lieutenants Friederichs and Wirsehstein of Von Richthofen’s squadron reported killed. American pilots Putnam and Freeman each claim separate German plane s Saturday in France.
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