British forces seize Strumitsa on Macedonian front
London reports British troops capture the Bulgarian city Strumitsa on the Macedonian front as of September 27.
29 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1918
Page
1
London reports British troops capture the Bulgarian city Strumitsa on the Macedonian front as of September 27.
Reported indications show Allied leaders pursuing peace talks as armistice discussions surface. The Entente commander rejects offers to halt advances, insisting on continued operations despite diplomatic overtures.
London reports Haig’s forces advancing at dawn with heavy rain hampering maneuvers but aiding concealment. About nine German divisions are believed engaged as British troops push toward Cambrai. Paris dispatches say the Franco American assault between the Suippe and Aisne rivers is moving favorably and the French Fourth Army resumes attacks from captured positions with satisfactory progress.
The Franco American units push past German lines toward Tahure and Fontaine en Dor. British forces report crossing the Canal Du Nord on a three mile front by morning, reaching up to a mile and a quarter in depth.
London reports that wartime gas cases now hinge on whether individual exposure caused the injury. British masks are cited as safety aids, and veterans must prove the harm was not due to fault, with compensation treated as a personal safety related wound.
Letter from Portland arrives for Landers of Wishkah, noting October 11, 1916. Classified ad lists leasing terms and sale items: wheat crop, water, Studebaker Wagon, harness, sulky, binder, and mower. Prices include 300 for water and 1000 for cattle or son at war. Ad directs reader to KR Tribune.
Santiago Chile Sept 27 The Chilean government ordered naval authorities to act with armed forces against all interned ships in Chilean harbors.
The record notes corn at 1.42 and oats at a listed price, with the message truncated. No further details on quantities or buyers are provided.
The fragment speaks of a great victory day on the allied front and a strategy of closing a retreat line. It mentions Liberty and Victory, and notes troops advancing toward the Hindenburg Line with references to American efforts and subscription line matters.
Allied forces report pressure along multiple fronts from Verdun to the Argonne and Meuse as American and British units push beyond initial positions. Bulgarian premier seeks allied talks while German defenses react. police arrest Charles Banning at a Dequesne Club in Pennsylvania on federal espionage charges.
Secretary Tumulty released a letter from William J. Cochran denying the Democratic National Committee or any Davies campaign affiliates funded the ad published last week urging Wisconsin soldiers to vote for E. Davies. The note clarifies the committee did not authorize the offensive piece and disavows involvement.
Chairman Church reports twelve district meetings across the county from McCammon to Inkom as volunteers plan census, ratings, and subscriptions. The new rating system aims to replace voluntary subscriptions with a judged, fair method, while school-house meetings are organized by E C Stratford to provide speakers amid busy farming threshing season.
London reports Premier Malinoff has proposed an armistice to the allies without backing from his partners. The move appears to place Bulgaria's independence in question and signals shifting power dynamics in the region as Macedonia progresses amid instability.
Paris reports the Bulgarian government has asked for a meeting with French forces in Macedonia. The French commander-in-chief says he would receive duly qualified Bulgarian delegates.
London dispatch reports continued Serbian offenses with Tacadee Ae portant points aiding progress while German and Bulgarian forces suffer losses as the war effort proceeds.
Chairman Stratford will accompany Lieutenant Coleman on a county airing tour with 1:30 pm McCammon meeting and 3:30 pm Dom event. Rallies planned in Grace at 11 am and an auditorium rally in the city as the rating board cleans up notices and precincts prepare to mail ballots and subscriptions.
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