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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
1
A British-led defense on the western front repelled a major German assault as reports indicate the initial German push failed to break through. Despite heavy artillery duels and counterattacks, British forces held positions from the Sensee to the Oise with Haig stating the line remains intact.
Dispatch from British headquarters in France describes German efforts south and southwest of Cambrai as part of the Second Battle of the Somme era. Reports allege bombardments at dawn and ongoing attacks around the Oise and Sensee fronts with German forces attempting to outflank and breach French defenses.
A Dallas attorney, B. W. Ashworth, reports using four bottles of Tanlac and overcoming weakness, nervousness, and lack of appetite. He cites restored vitality, sleep, weight gain, and improved endurance, endorsing Tanlac and noting its San Antonio distribution.
March 22 London reports long lines of ambulances at Ghali Cross Railway station to receive wounded from Channel port trails. Despite a major battle likely to decide the war, London remains calm with no crowds at newspapers offices. Hospitals have prepared to treat the wounded from the perilous Channel battles.
The report discusses a northward then westward advance and the attempt to halt it with Tower troops. It notes plans to pinch off and surround British forces, and mentions the broader operation deciding ground gains and fate of a key position. It references reinforcements and expected success despite challenges.
Reports describe heavy shelling along the western front with attritional fighting and enemy pressure. Infantry in reserve and artillery actions indicate ongoing preparations as authorities warn another night of possible attacks amid bruising bombardment.
Confused dispatch from the Western Front notes Austrian and German troops moving to press the front. American and Allied forces concentrate defense with reports of ongoing heavy fighting and fortified positions.
During the night German units made limited incursions at Cir Aut points but suffered no notable success. The War Office stated no decisive action occurred, with limited raids south of Tay ncourt noted in the latest briefing.
Account details a raid at Lune Ville where American and French forces attacked German lines. Several soldiers from New York and New Jersey participated. Citations praise bravery of Corporal Mullins, Private Jerry Brown, and others for actions March 9 and May dates, with acknowledgments of enemy mines and the heavy fighting.
Berlin reports a major German offensive in the west with cautious victory prospects. London dispatches describe entry into a decisive battle as Allied forces face a potentially pivotal moment in the war. Telegrams from Kiel and Amsterdam relay hopeful cheers for victory and a possible peace outcome.
Information from Washington places Colonel Chitty in charge of living fields and ground schools for training aviators in the Southeastern Department. The Charleston command would oversee flying fields and training in the Southeastern region pending War Department orders. Colonel Chitty’s leadership at Kelly Field has risen to a key role in department aviation organization.
A United States cruiser has captured a German raider in the Pacific and is towing it to the port. The raider, said to be a small armed vessel, reportedly sailed from the west coast of Mexico with a German crew aboard. Officials indicate the operation is being conducted by the United States, with details to follow.
A long legislative battle reaches the voters as proponents push a measure through the House. Debate centers on constitutional questions and the pace of reforms, with supporters citing citizen rights and opponents warning of legal challenges.
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