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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1918
Page
1
The San Antonio Light reports vivid scenes from the St Mihiel attack and Havrincourt fighting with American and British units. General officers coordinate batteries while soldiers carry wounds and humor amid shelling and dawn barrages.
The passage recalls troops near a bleak hill where the enemy could overlook allied lines. Austalians advance beyond Peroane toward St. Quentin pushing toward the Hindenburg Line as the enemy withdraws at his own pace, with careful use of manpower.
Allied airmen conducted bombing raids on German positions in Lorraine. The report notes captives, including Belgians pressed as laborers, and states the Germans did not expect the American attack before September 15, with the west flank arrival seen as unlikely beyond a possible diversion.
French divisions played a minor part in the St Mihiel operation aiding the American thrust on the salient’s head while a Franco American corps formed the western flank. One French unit under US command faced heavy ground and rough woods, taking 2500 prisoners as the salient was severed from the south.
Report describes a Thursday night attack at the Hin denburg line, the main Kriemhild defense extending from the base of the salient to Lagny. Allies struck at once. enemy stores and five villages burned. forces include French and American troops in contact with entrenched German positions.
General Pershing received a message from Marshal Foch praising the First American Army for a day-one victory and extending compliments to officers and troops. The report appears in a Special Gable dispatch to The Fan Antonia Light dated Sept. 10.
Special cable from Gerald Campbell reports St Mihiel’s liberation by Pershing’s American Army alongside French forces. The town’s residents recount German pillage, hostage practices, and hunger, while celebrations rise as the salient disappears and troops join hands at Vig-neulles.
The list presents reduced prices on gowns, negligees, petticoats, and related silk and cotton garments. Items include silk crepe de chine Latins and Oriental crepes with prices ranging from a few dollars to around $40, plus larger gown price points noted.
Local listing shows coats discounted with prices noted as 150.00, 195.00, 250.00 and higher. Several items display “Coats, now” with varying cents and totals unclear due to OCR. The ad mentions counts and several price points across multiple coat styles.
War ruins linger in riverside areas yet inhabitants show hopeful resilience as enemy retreat ends a long St Mihiel nightmare. Thomas J Mooney loses Supreme Court writ bid denying further appeals after the California Supreme Court denial on Preparedness Day bombing case.
Under Lieut M V Howard regimental gas officer of Hoth Infantry and Lieut Ky C Mills of the 1th Infantry a major event is planned at Ryan Field featuring contests between the two regiments. A distinctive program is promised including a baseball game in which gas masks will be used.
Vernon reports heavy rain moving across the area today aiding drought relief. The downpour brings moisture to fields and gardens, providing much needed relief after dry spells.
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