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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1931
Page
24
The passage describes visits by Marshal Foch and others to St Mihiel, noting modest rebuilding and civilian calm. Foch shows devoutness at the cathedral, kneeling in prayer while others observe. Weygand mentions Foch's habit of visiting churches when possible.
The account describes halting at Halton clatel and Vigny en Tarcais before resuming rapid push toward the second main Allied offensive. It notes coordination with G H Q and First Army leadership, and outlines the July 24 conference plan for continued advances to reduce the Chateau Thierry Amiens and St Mihiel salients with three simultaneous fronts.
A wartime briefing argues that joint Allied operations along the front from the North Sea to Verdun aim to force German reserves to split their forces or reinforce critical points, with attention to the Sedan Carignan region as a pivotal segment of the German defensive line and potential rupture if disrupted.
Fragmented diary notes outline Allied strategy for a major 1914 to 1915 offensive between the Meuse and Argonne, detailing troop concentrations, terrain fortifications, and the plan to drive toward Sedan. It mentions American First Army and French Fourth Army, with references to Montfaucon Cunel Romagne Bois de Darricourt and observation advantages. The text also notes training deficiencies and a diary entry from Ligny en Barrois on September 14 1914 with discussions on new offensives and personnel.
Red Cross leaders Me Davison Gal Trelasd Colonel Wadhams and Perkins met at French corps headquarters to discuss closer cooperation with the Medical corps hospital services. General Ireland and Mr Davison outlined a plan to assign certain Red Cross personnel into the medical corps and grant the movement formal status. The talk reflected the need for clearer integration and support for the care of the sick and wounded.
The narrative describes reinforced natural and artificial defenses with trenches fortifications and machine gun placements. It notes enemy artillery focus on exposed fronts and the dense fire network hindering assault. It also critiques logistical shortfalls and the need for more training, manpower, and timely supplies to enable operations and division readiness.
Deficiency in rifle training noted as troops arrive from Camp Joe Virginia. Replacements show limited instruction in gas defense bayonet drill interior guard march discipline care of rifle and weapon handling. Some have never handled rifles despite two months in service. Merit-based training and timely deployment urged.
A county court upheld a $5 fine for using abusive language over the telephone. Judge George Clif presided over the Tuesday hearing, with an earlier fine from Justice Court Judge John Onion on appeal. The case stems from an alleged August 1 conversation with Mrs. C. H. Opperman of 620 Hess Street.
A jail sentence of 100 days was imposed Wednesday on Jone Mierina Ang West Pasaratceet after he pleaded guilty to theft of a goat valued at $20 from Mrs. Trose Applewhite on March 13. Judge George Clifton in county court at law No 2 handed down the punishment and a $25 fine was not imposed. In Teague, Texas, March 18, farmer Fagin, 74, was killed on a nearby farm during a raid led by Sheriff M Sessions as officers seized twenty gallons of whiskey and 13 barrels of mash after Fagin allegedly drew a gun on them.
Carrizo Springs Texas March 18 notice from Austin says Winter Garden Belt Railway company charter approved. Project links Asherton to Carrizo Springs and Magle Pass to give Engel Pass outlet to the east. Incoporators include Fitch Tidson Calton Schwartz Ris kind Eluffman Toll s past or and many others from Ang le Pass, Maverick and Dimmit counties. Stockholders meeting scheduled in Carrizo Springs.
Washington March 18 The agriculture department plans to press enforcement of the Perishable Ground... act. Two solicitors appointed under a $100,000 appropriation to license commission merchants brokers and dealers in fresh fruits and vegetables and handle complaints under the act.
UVALDE Texas March 18 At a recent meeting the board of trustees of the Gamj Wool High school named Verry Lill wau reelection as superintendent. The board ordered an election for April 4 to elect four trustees. Nominated candidates submitted include J J McRatter and Tr W W Raids for reelection and G G Swint and Paul Northcute for trustees.
In Senton Tehus on March 18 the murder trial of Mathis Barber began after jurors were selected. Tay Ing testified, with Draper family members present, that Draper was killed in an auto in front of Merry's barber shop in Stathis. The jury, including local farmers and a merchant, was seated as the court adjourned to Wednesday morning.
A brief local tale reports Willie Guer ta of San Patricia Street was swindled by a fortune teller who predicted a dark woman would enter his life and who, after leaving, took $2 from his money changer. The incident prompted Willie to note the date Wednesday as a witness to the fraud.
Mey Brank Davias of Veorsall visits Shakulor for several days as the guest of his elstar Mem Dick Drassel.
A disjointed ad-like passage touts a remedy claiming rapid healing of sores and pimples within seven days. It mentions unnamed ingredients, safe use, and a supposed modern drug source, with unclear directions and dubious assurances.
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