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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
7
Washington dispatch reports strained Turkish German ties amid growing anti German sentiment in Constantinople. Turkish officials consider seeking new allies as Sultan’s anti German faction gains influence. Berlin moves and Turkish reactions shape prelude to possible rupture. Hakky Pacha dies in Berlin after brief illness.
Open Split 18 reports from London dated July 29 that direct information from Constantinople says relations between Germany and Turkey have been severed. The Copenhagen Exchange Telegraph correspondent notes growing excitement against Germany after recent events, mentioning Turkey’s demand for the cruiser Hainidich as compensation for the Hreslan, the former German ship destroyed in the Dardanelles while Turkish.
Paris reports American soldiers at the Marne shown equal to France’s top troops during a dinner in Washington, with high praise from French High Commissioner Andre Tardieu. Admiral Sharp of the United States praised American bravery, while Clemenceau noted America’s brave, reckless resolve and the coming offensive. Weather and city data accompany the dispatch.
Tonight and Wednesday partly clear with a high near 31 degrees. Winds from the east to north with local showers expected along the east coast.
On the Aisne Marne front American forces crossed the Ourey river Sunday after German bridges were destroyed and guns placed on slopes. Captain Aten T. Tupp and his men held a position until daylight then rushed the river winning the hilltop, German defenders surrendering as the white flag went up.
Army casualties total 145 with killed in action 17 died of wounds 11 died of disease 3 died of accident or other causes 2 wounded severely 10 wounded slightly 1 missing 3. Marine Corps casualties total 159 with killed in action 0 died of wounds 45 wounded severely 450 total or 14 for the day. Southerners listed include Sergeant Harry Chubb San Antonio and Private Frank Deaton Clarendon Ark died of wounds. Private Clarence A Clark Kufaula Okla and Rogers Franklin Cameron Tex died of disease. Private Unrsy M Duplantis Hontegue Ta and Arthur Lindsay Sherman Tex wounded severely.
Colonel William F. Hughes wealthy banker and cattleman died at his Denver home after a long illness. He had ties to major financial institutions in St. Louis Dallas and Galveston and moved to Denver from St. Louis in 1900. A Civil War veteran he served as colonel of the Confederate cavalry. He was 76. His widow and two Denver grandchildren survive.
A July report from Keho Belge states a new strike at Kalk near Cologne was crushed with machine guns. Police arrested readers and dispersed crowds as officers continued to operate in the streets.
The United States and Great Britain and Canada exchanged ratifications of the draft treaties in London. The State Department announced the accords become effective immediately.
Democratic congressman candidate Carlos Bee leaves San Antonio for a private trip to Washington expected to last three or four days. He pledges support for Wilson war policies if the war continues and promises to advocate rehabilitation and normal government if it ends. Republicans plan to field a strong opponent. county conventions set for Saturday. Ferguson carried Bexar County by 119 votes in the gubernatorial race. Slayden returns to Washington after withdrawing from the San Antonio race and may retire to his Virginia farm. Aviator Willian T. Ponder, reported missing, is found safe after engine trouble forced a landing near German lines.
American troops drive forward on the Aisne Marne front despite German reinforcements, fighting from Sergy to Seringes et Nesles in hand to hand clashes. Fourth Prussian Guards and Bavarians push the line while Americans holding the north bank repel assaults using bayonets and pistols. Heavy artillery and air support dominate, with forests near the Marne found packed with German ammunition depots and shells ready for a major drive toward Epernay.
A woman in a rushed act triggered an alarm by opening a fire box despite mistaking a mail box for a fire box. Fire crews from seven companies rushed to the scene near House Commerce and Walnut Streets. two addressed stamped letters found and returned to a mail box. Police later recovered the letters, but the woman’s identity remained unknown as authorities investigated the incident. An Allied food council news item followed, noting London talks on cross country food control.
A German captain evacuated to an American dressing station near the Oureq repeats numbers under ether while being operated on. Nurses explain German officers habitual talking under anesthesia, counting aloud to mask information, so they do not reveal troop formations.
London reports heavy German counterattacks along most of the battle line. American forces withdraw from Cierges and hold Sergy. French regain Beugneux near Grand Rozoy. Romigny captured on the eastern flank as fighting rages from Villé-en-Tardenois to Buzaney. Allies press in Ardre valley and near Villers-Agron-Aiguisy as German strength grows toward a million.
Allied and German forces clash as German troops push into the front around Soissons and Rheims. Reports indicate almost 71 Teuton divisions are engaged in the contest with Allied positions showing limited German gains and some Allied progress at various points. The scene remains fluid with ongoing negotiations and unofficial dispatches continuing to detail the heavy attrition along the sector.
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