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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
6
German forces mounted two strong attacks northwest of Thiaucourt aimed at the same forward positions but were repelled with heavy losses. Some attackers penetrated the artillery curtain yet were stopped by rifle fire and bayonet defense. No further infantry actions or artillery surges have followed amid renewed patrols along the Hindenburg line.
Australian forces advance north of St Helens and reach within half a mile of St Quentin canal on the Hindenburg line. Holnon and Lampière cleared. In Lys sector a cemetery yields 4,439 German graves from April 17 to August 26, indicating sustained attrition on a relatively quiet sector.
London reports this morning fighting north of Moeuvres repulsed and fresh German assaults east of Epehy between Cambrai and St Quentin. German infantry pushed back Bocies post slightly to the south while a night long clash north of Gauche Wood ended with enemy repulse.
Report from Stockholm dated September 21 states that allied country subjects and U S citizens present were fatally harmed in Petrograd. Travelers arriving here today describe a German inspired meeting where a resolution urged war on the Allies and seizure of property. The plan also sought alliance with Germany to send troops to the Murman coast where allied forces operate.
The Hague Sept 21 dispatches report Cologne is suffering severe hunger with shortages of food. A city council resolution urges higher provision levels and improved distribution to relieve the starvation.
London reports voluntary recruiting in Ireland extended to October 15 as Parliament delays convening to that date enabling conscription enforcement. About 10,000 of an estimated 50,000 eligible men have enlisted so far.
London dispatch reports Germany will not consent to Spain confiscating all interned German ships to replace vessels torpedoed by German ships. German ambassador cited in conversation that even if another country opposes them, it makes little difference. The Times San Sebastian correspondent filed the report.
Washington September 21 Morris Rosenwasser and Leo Rosenwasser face a Wednesday hearing on conspiracy to defraud the government. They are accused of delivering leather jackets and patties below specifications on contracts totaling up to nine million dollars.
Allied troops in the Macedonian offensive moved forward nearly ten miles, taking ten villages as reported by the Servian war office in a communique received today in London.
The Ninth Federal Reserve District plans to dispense almost all Fourth Liberty Loan bond sales without personal solicitation. About 90 percent of counties will adopt over the counter buying, with residents asked to step into central locations to sign up. Steele county Minnesota shows strong adherence with 3984 of 4000 targeted buyers pledging.
Dr H J Stub president of the National Lutheran council informed A R Rogers Ninth District Liberty Loan Chairman that the council adopted a resolution at its Chicago conference pledging unqualified support to the United States Government in all war activities. The council represents synodical presidents pastors and seamen from Lutherans of Swedish German Norwegian Danish Finnish and other nationalities. The resolution declares loyalty to back the government in promoting the Fourth Liberty Loan and in all actions needed to bring the war to a victorious end and establish peace on the basis of right and justice.
A Liberty Bond buyer funds a steel helmet worn by a soldier in combat. Bullets and shrapnel test the hat, yet it saves the wearer as the army surgeon tends his scalp wound. The message urges readers to buy Fourth Liberty Loan bonds to support troops.
In heavy rain the British and Germans fought for positions between Cambrai and St. Quentin. British troops advanced about 600 yards on a 1100 yard front southwest of Hoppy, taking 50 prisoners. At 10 pm the British pushed near Epehy driving the enemy from several trench elements and reinforcing Hindenburg outposts line.
London reports the last avenue of escape west of the Jordan has been closed after seizure of the fords at Jisreddanir. By Sunday evening more than 25,000 prisoners and 260 guns counted, with many uncounted. The seventh and eighth Turkish divisions have virtually ceased to exist.
Allied troops in Macedonia cut the railroads from Gadska to Prilit and the Uskup Salonika line, halting supplies to Bulgaria along a 65 mile front. By Saturday the allies had advanced over forty miles with infantry units moving as much as 25 miles in a single day.
British forces extended their forward position by about three quarters of a mile east of Gavrelle during the night. German penetration near Berthacourt was repelled by a counterattack. Additional advances occurred between Zendhille and Villers Gouislain with the seizure of strong points and several prisoners.
CAPTURE VILLAGE AND FORT Paris Sept 23 The capture of the village and fort of Vendeuil on the west bank of the Oise nine miles south of St Quentin is reported by the French war office. North of La Fontaine two miles northeast of Vendeuil French troops penetrated the woods of Hinacourt a mile north of Ly Fontaine.
Zurich dispatches claim on September 28 that the Soviet government of Russia has joined the Austrian plan for peace negotiations according to rumors from Kovne. The report links Moscow with Vienna in seeking negotiations amid the war.
Paris dispatch reports German forces evacuating Cambrai and arranging for local residents to relocate to Mons as Allied pressure increases. The evacuation signals a major shift in the Remagen campaign phase and shaping postwar demobilization patterns.
Arch bishop John Ireland is gradually sinking in Saint Paul Minnesota and may not survive the day as doctors report his condition deteriorating with every hour. The news wire notes the archbishop remains under close medical supervision amid mounting concern from church officials and parishioners.
Rome dispatch says Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany is ill and has canceled engagements, a report confirmed by Italian newspapers via Corrieri Italia.
Amsterdam reports the Vossische Zeitung prints plans for a league of nations drawn up by Mathias Erzberger of the German centrist party. It will soon be published in book form.
Chinese troops negotiated the surrender of 3,000 Austro-Hungarians to Czech forces near Kiakhita on Sept. 23, mediating between the Czech detachment and the larger Austro-Hungarian group.
The Kaiser toured Alsace Lorraine on Thursday and Friday praised German troops for bravely holding out, per the Lokal Anzeiger. Amsterdam dispatch notes the visit as part of wartime messaging during the era.
In St Paul Minnesota Archbishop John Ireland received the last rites today from Bishop Thos OGorman of Sioux Falls and Rev T A Welch. The archbishop remained conscious and spoke with friends during the ceremony.
Zurich reports a general strike in Salzburg leading to a proclaimed state of siege. Demonstrations continue as authorities enforce emergency measures amid ongoing unrest.
Tokyo reports American Ambassador Morris has departed for Vladivostok to study local conditions and prepare a report for the United States government. London announces fifteen tons of bombs were dropped on enemy objectives by British aviators Saturday night in official release.
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