Pershing Wipes Out Entire Salient At St Mihiel First Time
The American army under General Pershing launches the first full action at the St Mihiel salient in Lorraine. Attacking at night with French support, Americans cross no man’s land under heavy German fire and advance to seize the salient while encircling forces aim to deny German reinforcements. The operation, observed by Secretary Baker, features intense artillery and air support as troops push forward with minimal opposition.
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Lorraine
Newton D. Baker
Oowelvek Aye
London
Daily Mail
St Kiel Secfoy
Pershing
St. Mihiel Salient
Washington
Wington
St. Mihiel
France
Wilson warns unions and employers on production for war
President Wilson directly orders strict enforcement of industrial peace and war production. He warns that the government will use commandeering powers and the work or fight order against recalcitrant employers and striking workers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to prevent disruption, ensure compliance with War Labor Board rulings, and protect national war needs. He cites the War Labor Board mediation as pivotal and threatens loss of employment eligibility for noncompliance.
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E. C
Wilson
Bridgeport
War Labor Guard
War Labor Board
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National War Labor Ned
Istierene Moyers
United States
United Stat
Rihway Tunis T Jon
Draft
Ynte
Dutetion
Rescue Rescue? Tragic Train Wreck Fatal for Nelson
In Shreveport on January 4 a locomotive accident left ALD Nelson trapped beneath a derailed freight car. He guided rescuers to safety signals but perished before crews could reach him. The incident halted traffic and highlighted rescue delays at the junction.
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Ald Nelson
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Weather Summary for Vor Saar and Vicinity
Weather forecast notes scattered details with temperatures and conditions. It lists today and tonight for Vor Saar Ar itento and nearby areas with low 62 and high 70 degrees, cloudy to clear skies, and winds from the east. It also mentions Washington observations with temperatures around 62 to 74 and a windy west southwest trend.
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Texas
Tenperniave
Washington
Gallo Win Iron
Pershing Birthday Toasts Amid War Front Memories
A wartime toast event honors General Pershing with remarks by Maj Gen Willard Hatbrooke and Col Daniel Bo McCarthy. The ballroom celebration at the St Anthony Hotel recalls West Point days, past battles, and the road to victory. Attendees include officials, veterans, and Rotary members, with a cake designed in patriotic white and blue and a formal toast by General Tilbrak.
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Willard J. Hatbrooke
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France
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Southern Department
Care
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Horry Club
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Aidend
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Tiner
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West Point
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Truett
Rotary
Willian Mohengallern
John Pershing
Todo
Cerie
Beis Coipa
Daniel Bo McCarthy
Wiest Troess
Paris
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Friday Thirteenth Peaceful Day Records Mixed
Police report Friday was unusually quiet with no accidents in most areas. Only three arrests appeared, two Black soldiers and a Chinese merchant, all linked to cigarette theft from a warehouse, while no calls for officers were logged that day.
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Allied forges keep up drive in western front
A scrambled wire dispatch notes Allied forces pressing along the front near Amiens and Cambrai as French and British troops push north and east against German positions. Reports indicate German attempts to disrupt Allied crossings and counterattacks around Proue and the Somme sector while Allied reserves consolidate near St. Quentin and Yount.
French tagh war front near St Quentin advances
In the St Quentin area west of the town German forces reportedly captured a position while Allied units in the area conducted operations toward Noyon Cambrai and Tavrincourt. Marshal Waig’s forces reportedly held and advanced near St Quentin wood as they pressed German positions, with reports of penetrations up to 2000 yards in some sectors.
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Sini
St. Quentin
Eneh
War Office
West Quentin
Oles
Hranbert
Noyon
Tavrincourt Eostion Santit
Cambrai
Vield
Marshal Waig
St. Quentin Wood
American Drive Shrinks St Mihiel Salient in War Push
AP reports 12,000 prisoners taken as American forces advance at St Mihiel. Salient reduced. towns like Pannes Vignolles Boner Haudicourt and Bois de Thisucourt captured or hard pressed. German divisions trapped. large ammunition dumps blown as Pershing’s troops press ahead near Nivray and surrounding areas.
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St. Mibigh
French War Office
St. Mihiel
Pannes
Selient
Hatteville
Dombous
St Mihiel battle surges as Americans press front
From Lorraine September 18 the American forces push along the St Mihiel sector. Germans battle to move artillery from Vigneulles hindered by American air and cannon fire. Prisoners counted near 3000 with many more likely. supplies seized yet uncounted. Pershing’s men report steady advances along most of the line despite one counterattack.
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General Pershing
St. Mihiel
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