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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1918
Page
7
Paris bombardment details and aftermath described with multiple gunfire events and civilian impact. Reports note shock waves near city hall, shelters, and fires. Cotton prices slip sharply on war news, with New Orleans and London markets reacting to armed conflict developments.
A fragment discusses a chemist comparing propulsive power in high velocity guns. It notes eliminating friction to reduce lost motion and increase muzzle velocity. It mentions the shell reaching high altitude and traveling through thinner air, implying lower atmospheric resistance.
Paris reports a calm front as military officials discuss counter maneuver phases. Officials say reserves not yet engaged and final defense just reached, signaling a tense pause before renewed action amid unclear enemy position.
Madrid sees the new Spanish cabinet welcomed today by the Postal and Telegraphers' Association, whose members had been on strike for several months. They express willingness to cooperate with the government in pacifying internal disorders and supporting measures. The report notes strikes are believed to ease.
Fragmented OCR weather item lists San Antonio and others with inconsistent spellings. Forecast mentions fair to cool conditions, 46 degrees in one city and 43 in another, with light westerly to southeast winds, some clear skies and possible rain in places. Overall unreliable data. key cities named without cohesive structure.
War bulletin from Lieutenant Calysel Perry Obin describes a major spring offensive with 40 German divisions identified against British forces. The narrative notes heavy bombardment, limited German progress, and widespread air and artillery activity across the front, with retreats to reserve lines and continued fighting along multiple sectors.
Cy Marelt i Members of the allied miliairy gyrge signs Seid today that the Germans monet be losing to Teast 190,000 men to day on the avert front. They made this aUeduction tron the Germans plow of a caused at tack, the numer of troops they are diplomate aid the strength of the allied resistance. My allied Tosaes, it was declared, should be fax less Than these of the Gammidas, because they are fightiig ut. the defensive.
London reports a Dutch stance rejecting a grain-for-ships swap tied to seized vessels. A formal refusal from the Dutch asserts grain would be sent by ships already pledged, with Britain pressing for delivery of funds and supplies. The dispute centers on Dutch shipments of grain and the use of ships in negotiating relief.
In a distant engagement, German warships faced shelling from vessels firing heavy weapons. The encounter produced reports of large caliber guns and high shell velocity, with shells reportedly traveling significant distances though precise details are unclear.
The American steamer Chattahoochee, 8063 tons net, was sunk by a German submarine off the English coast. All aboard were rescued. the sub fired a number of torpedoes, and the vessel went down after a second attack.
Sixteen crew members of the U S destroyer Manley were taken to an English port after a collision with a British warship. Several have died from injuries as rescuers continued work, with bodies recovered from the wrecked portion of the vessel yesterday.
Fragmentary report notes Baker visiting King George at Buckingham Palace. Mentions ongoing talk of heat with fire and references Harassing Anneren's effort in rope. George is urged to address criticism while Joy George is noted in attendance.
The Times believes strategic objectives center on a great offensive in France with Allied cohesion and British public sentiment tracking the German push. Reports reference Field Marshal Haig, Amiens, and the Versailles framework as pivotal, noting American involvement and uncertain casualty scales amid a shifting front.
President Wilson voices American confidence in final victory to Field Marshal Haig, praising allied stand and steadfast troops amid German offensives. King George also sends thanks praising courage, sacrifice, and cooperative resolve as nations endure the war effort.
Reports describe fear of air raids on Cairo and surrounding areas after Turkish forces were driven from the Suez Canal. An enemy airship was sighted over the coast with warnings issued to observe fighting regulations. A German airship near Naples is noted, while Allied operations in Palestine and Paris reflect wartime disruption and industrial testing for troop movement efficiency.
American engineers with British forces helped sustain transportation amid fierce clashes on the Somme front as German attacks were repelled at several points. Berlin claimed gains but Allied reports noted counterattacks and continued pressure along the line from Bapaume to Navon, with heavy fighting near Combles and Peronne.
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