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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
1
A British dispatch reports patrols locating four khaki-clad men deemed missing, found wandering among ruins outside Lens. The piece notes heavy destruction, gas and shelling, careful advances, and a small food determination as 317 men are fed despite the dwindling company strength.
London Times reports from Sept. 7 that German railways struggle to move troops and munitions due to air raids. Bridges destroyed and lines blocked, including the Namur route, hindering operations during General Foch's offensive. A Zurich visitor quotes the Italian correspondent on the rail crisis affecting German armies.
Allied forces continue rapid advances along the Aisne and Flanders fronts. French gains threaten German positions east toward Rheims while British forces push toward Messines Ridge. Despite a German counterstroke halted, American and Allied units reinforce and extend ground beyond the July campaign start.
Associated Press reports on Sept 6 that German forces withdraw from the Vesle valley to the right of American lines. Americans and French press the retreat, facing enfilade fire and gas barriers while driving back machine gun nests. The Chemin-des-Dames line appears likely to be established.
London Sept 7 British troops advanced on the front southeast and northeast of Peronne capturing Hancourt Sorel le Grand and Metz in Couture. They pushed toward the left bank of the Canal du Nord from Havrincourt and penetrated Havrincourt wood taking prisoners. In Flanders they moved toward Messines and Cantelleux Violaines as patrols probed enemy positions near Ia Bnasce Canal and along the line Monehy Lagache Vraignes Vincourt shown in Field Marshal Haig’s message.
Paris reports on September 7 that French forces on the Homme and Oise front pressed forward last night, overcoming Cer resistance with continued advances through the night into Friday.
War Office report says French troops moved east of Ham and occupied Dury and Qilezy beyond Ham, with gains north of the Ailette including lower Concy forest. French also captured Nan teuil La Rosse Conde Fort Conde Sur Aisne and towns Haim Chauny while restoring trenches to the Aisne. Americans advancing north of Wesle, but no change in overall situation.
Paris reports that Marshal Fochs attack oriented strategy is pressuring six German armies while seven or eight allied forces push the center and wings. General Mangin leads decisive French action as British pause before another blow. Recapture of Folembray, Coucy le Chateau, and Coucy le Ville positions the Allies at the St Gobain Heights and threatens the German line in the west.
The Southern Department construction quartermaster has not issued formal plans for additions to the Fort Sam Houston base hospital. An allotment of 287,420 dollars suggests forthcoming instructions. Earlier hints described nine two story ward barracks a nurses infirmary a central heating plant mortuary mess hall and kitchen. Construction of clothing and hat repair shops canvas and cot repair shops for Camp Travis reclamation division and the Fort Sam Houston utility cleaning plant is stalled awaiting location decisions with an expenditure of 103,615 dollars.
Washington and public reports advocate Russian language study to boost war and postwar reconstruction efforts. Dr Glen L Swiggert argues a simple method can yield practical Russian, aiding engineers and commercial exchange, with few institutions teaching spoken Russian today.
The First Group Depot Brigade at Camp Travis staged a long minstrel show at the Majestic Theater to raise funds for a recreation hall. The program featured Alfred Norcum and veteran performers, a parade from the post office, skits, songs, and a grand finale by 100 men singing spirituals led by Sergeant Nerbert Walk. The effort was praised as one of San Antonio’s most successful amateur minstrel events and credited to Lieut. P. R. Martin and his team, with Wightman supervising the show.
War dispatch praises General Hun wert and French fighters for crushing blows to German lines. The report claims capture of Noyon and rapid advances, celebrating heroic troops and their distinguished service in early days of the war.
Labor shortage halts progress on the post road project funded by a $55,000 federal grant to build eleven miles from the Country Club toward Austin. Ten days after starting, only one labor gang of workers moved a mile and a half from M Street to the Country Club. Officials say two more gangs were planned but unavailable, with 60 laborers and 100 teams expected but not yet in service.
Col Stackenbush commander of Kelly Field lauded the Chamber of Commerce for the field s success. At the St Anthony hotel a luncheon honored Col Quackenbush who is being reassigned. John H Haile chaired as toastmaster with remarks from Mayor Bell Judge Silly Congressman elect Carlos Beeberell and others.
The German leader denounces Allied propaganda and leaflets aimed at eroding German resolve. He asserts Germany’s strength only with unity and warns of traitors both at home and in neutral nations while urging vigilance against enemy rumors and neutral incitement.
German press condemns Hindenburg and Sundendorf as criticism rises abroad. Reports claim German troops from Russia and elsewhere are redirected to the western front. Entente superiority is stressed as American aid is cited, while deserters face promises of amnesty.
Reports say recruiting agents operate covertly in Poland, Finland and Roumania to fill Hindenburg’s armies with paid volunteers and deserters. Berlin ministers denounce Allied forces while Germans face dwindling confidence in Ludendorff and Hindenburg amid rumors of mass surrenders and false victories.
British headquarters report growing revolts among German troops in France on Sept 6. Prisoners describe pamphlets circulating anti Prussia sentiment. A Bavarian unit allegedly showed revolutionary leaflets as fighting waned. A Prussian line commander was alleged shot by his men amid a panic rush. A battalion surgeon notes officers expect delayed allied attacks and a pivotal strike to follow. The doctor warns Germany would seek peace at any cost if Rhine fronts opened.
Miss Isabel Le Mare of Engle Ays aged 50 died at a local hospital at 10 40 Friday night Funeral services will be conducted at 5 o clock Saturday from the chapel of Funeral Director Porter Loring 206 Jefferson Street with burial at Mission Burial Park She was a native of Manchester Kingland and after the war the body will be sent to England Survived by a brother George Hamilton Le Mare of Bogle Wass Mrs Jesus Terez 45 died Friday night at her home 640 Delgado Street Native of Texas resident of San Antonio two years Surviving are her father two brothers two sons Albert and Felix and 9 daughter Mrs B Aguirre Funeral will be held at 3 20 o clock Sunday afternoon from the residence Interment will be in San Fernando Cemetery
Edwin H. Lee, longtime manager of the T. B. Baker company at the St. Anthony Hotel and Menger, will soon leave San Antonio to head the Planters Hotel in St. Louis. A successor at the Menger has not been named, with M. B. Hutchins suggested as a possible replacement.
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