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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
12
The German advance along the Aisne meets Allied resistance with Montdidier and Soissons in focus. Foch may strike eastward from the pocket toward the Marne, while air forces bomb targets and down nineteen German planes. Berlin claims large captures and over 35,000 prisoners.
Paris dispatch says Allied left flank on the Aisne front retreated under violent German assaults near the Ailette river with French forces holding positions north of Blerancourt and Epigny. German advances a brief center push north of the Marne failed elsewhere with French counterattacks reclaiming Thillois and Thinois.
British war office reports German artillery activity in the Villers Bretonneux area east of Amiens and in the Albert region north. Allied forces seized a German post near Arras overnight and took a few prisoners. patrols northeast of Ypres captured a machine gun and some prisoners. Some British troops are missing.
Paris dispatches report refugees moving to central France as front lines shift. German efforts south of Ferre la Tardenois press toward Rheims and the Marne valley, but officials say no ground for alarm and a decisive battle may still be ahead.
War critic Gerald Campbell reports from French headquarters that British and French troops hold positions on both flanks. On the right the line remains intact, while the left flank checks enemy progress toward Campagne. Between the two points the enemy advances southward toward the Marne.
The article notes German advances to Le Charmel near the Marne with a map of the battle front. It cites Paris press and observers like Hanotaux and L Homme Libre praising allied wings and reserves arriving under Foch and Petain to counter the German push.
London reports from Pall Mall Gazette and Evening News on May 8 1918 describe German pressure near Paris and Soissons. Analysts note potential breaks along the Montdidier line, rail for reserves to Paris and the Aisne fighting, with Focher strategy to delay the German thrust.
Amsterdam dispatch notes that political motives, including defeat of the French army, drive German actions on the Aisne front as suggested by Rhein. The report frames the thrust as part of broader strategic aims rather than isolated clashes.
A Westfachsche Zeitung opinion from Es sen argues for a strong arm against France. It endorses planned blows at Amiens and asserts even a British withdrawal would not end the war, warning of naval actions and urging a decisive French defeat as a prerequisite for any peace.
Dunkirk, described as the City of Dreadful Night, is noted for its enduring resistance amid weekly German bombing. French and British observers cite the seaport near the firing line, with trams running and markets thriving despite continual bombardment and air raids.
Report describes American raid near Toul with troops in action amid shelled cemeteries and hospitals. Aged French women and children gather flowers to honor fallen heroes as the battle to the northwest intensifies. Officials say every available man in France may be used as French high command deems necessary.
An American airman was captured by German forces after his plane was damaged and fell between the trenches during a morning battle protecting British bombers. He walked into German lines with hands raised as riflemen closed in. Two German aircraft were shot down, another forced to land out of control.
St Louis sponsors a conservation scheme to aid Uncle Sam by raising fish at home. Chester Lloyd claims a yard can produce enough for meals, citing 20 000 fish in three 500 gallon pools last year. He notes many species mature in one season and cites the German carp as popular.
Translated from the Lokal Anzeiger Carl Kosner reports the Kaiser rode up to the lines and joined officers amid the Aisne fighting as German forces advance. He observed the surge of German and Allied position shifts and spoke with soldiers about the day’s gains before nightfall.
Police captains ordered to instruct every loafer in their districts to have a job by Monday morning. Announcement made in Chicago on May 31.
Amsterdam reports military critic Major Thoyde believes the main German push will aim at Amiens to disrupt French and British forces. He notes Chemin des Dames raids could pull French troops away and raises concern over Paris defense, while detailing prisoner camps near Cambrai and a surge in jail per capita during wartime austerity.
Word has been received of the death of Robert Porter age S years, son of Mr and Mrs R A Porter. He died at 1230 pm Thursday in San Benito. The body will be brought to San Antonio for burial. The funeral will be from Dr W A King’s residence 307 East Myrtle Street at 1030 am Saturday. He is survived by his parents and a brother Arding Roberts.
Christian Braendle 61 died suddenly at 7 am Friday at his farm on Babcock and Huebner Roads northwest of San Antonio. A German native, he lived in Bexar County 40 years and is survived by three sons Edward in the U S Army at Fort Sill and Gustave and Oscar of San Antonio, three daughters Mrs Mungadelina Laehne of Vreds ericksburg Mrs Catherine Boldt and Miss Christine Braendle of San Antonio, two step sons Emil and Otto Weymayer of San Antonio, and eight grandchildren. The funeral from his home at 4 pm Sunday will be conducted by Rev A Wolff of St John’s Lutheran Church.
Harry Dandy aged 22 died at 10:20 p m Thursday night at his home 541 Goliad Street He was a Missouri native who had lived in San Antonio for years He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Benjamin Dandy two sisters Misses Yetta Ruth and Ida Goldie Dandy and a brother Jacob Dandy The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the home Rabbi Gerstein to officiate with interment at the Orthodox Jewish Cemetery
Henry J. Hisfeld 51, a German native and cigar salesman, died at noon Friday in a local hospital after a lingering illness. He resided in San Antonio 35 years and is survived by his widow, two sons William and Albert, and a daughter Edna E. Kempton. He belonged to Harmonia Lodge and Hermann Sons. Funeral at 5 p.m. Saturday from 311 Lubbock Street with Rev. A. Wolff of St. John's Lutheran Church officiating.
A newspaper clipping lists Porter Loring Funeral Director with contact Cr 6738 and notes a move from Shelly Loring Undertaking Co. It also mentions Pearce Robineson Undertaking Co surrogate ambulance and lists several ambulance and undertaker services and addresses in San Antonio area, including Cr 232 and Cr 10b. The snippet ends with Punch humor and an air raid joke.
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