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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
1
London reports that allied intelligence improvements hindered the fifth German drive. Anticipated frontages and precise enemy movements were known, allowing effective counter measures. The offensive is regarded as checked rather than halted, with only isolated penetrations on lightly held fronts.
Amsterdam reports German airplane sheds at Ni velles Belgium housing 22 planes were burned by fire likely set by German army revolutionists. Ten Belgians and two Germans were arrested.
Washington July 17 Gen Pershing reports 173 names on the casualty list today. The casualty list in the latest offensive has not begun to arrive.
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt is missing following a dogfight northwest of Chateau Thierry as four American airmen pursued German planes. Paris reports say he was killed when his plane went down near Chateau Thierry. Theodore Roosevelt reacted quietly to the news, saying nothing in response to inquiries.
London July 17 report estimates German losses in the new drive will reach about 100000 men.
Paris July 17 reports say the new German offensive has been a costly failure to date. Local operations continue with violent fighting along scattered sectors. Allies hold lines safely as German degeneration on several fronts undermines Ludendorff's attack. An immediate five mile advance is deemed necessary to achieve effect.
Mrs Oscar Tolstad who lived near Rogers died in California last Wednesday of tuberculosis. Her body will be interred here after a funeral conducted by Rev C G Naeseth. She leaves a husband and three children. Walter Emery and son Edward, visitors from Hub, are attending the races and stock show meetings. the Emerys raise fine horses and cattle and support the Barnes County pair.
Mr G C Taylor of American Railway Express says wage readjustments will benefit lower paid workers as revenue from rate increases is directed to raises. A Red Cross carnival will be held Saturday July 20 at 8 oclock at McCready grove near Cuba with twelve attractions and all proceeds supporting the Red Cross.
The Middlewest Trust Company received its commission this morning officially notifying them that they have been admitted by the State Banking Department under the Depositors Guaranty Fund Commission.
John E. Nelson, arrested for allegedly stealing a $50 Liberty Bond, thrift stamps and money, was taken to Fessenden to appear before Judge Coffey. The judge sentenced him to one year in the state penitentiary at Bismarck. Mrs. G N Ayrea of Cooperstown visits the Spicers.
The United States Fuel Administration considers rationing coal use and will censor every order to compare with a simple rating formula. Inspectors will verify heating needs and deny coal beyond what is scientifically necessary. Violators will be prosecuted to ensure supply. Miss Trula Kenyon has returned home to Williston, North Dakota, after visiting her sister Mrs Buckwalter.
Paris reports a furious battle across a fifty mile front. American forces aid the French south of the Marne and push rightward between the Marne and Rheims and east of Rheims. No German gains are recorded at any point.
American forces along the Marne east of Chateau Thierry drive German troops back across the river in joint operations with French units. A small garrison in Conde Wood holds against Bocies in cellars while a platoon near Mery is cited for stubborn defense. Two companies of 500 flare through the woods, forcing retreating troops to surrender. others press amid heavy machine gun fire. French commendation follows two days of hard fighting. A captured German map indicates two hospitals bombed behind the lines.
German prisoners report in Champagne that the latest Allied push has failed. A battalion commander, once a professor, berated under officers saying the rear remained safe while citizen officers were sent to death.
London reports that on July 17 German forces launched five severe assaults on a 16 mile front from S Giuseppe Valley to Main-de-Massignes. French and American troops repelled the attacks with heavy German losses, while allied casualties were light and gun losses avoided. German prisoner claims of 13,000 are said to be exaggerated. Champagne front described as still good, perhaps more satisfactory than the previous night.
American aviators completed a remarkable 24 hour mission. They downed six Boche planes and one observation balloon, returned home after intense combat, and aided artillery and infantry by photographing enemy positions.
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