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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1918
Page
11
Allied reports say U S Navy submarine chasers sunk two German vessels behind the Hindenburg line as British forces took 4000 more prisoners east of Lens. Durrazzo naval base attacked by Italian, British forces and Italian air units. bombardment followed by fortifications along the harbor.
Allied destroyers report sinking enemy submarines during bombardment operations off Ligurano. Official dispatch confirms chasers destroyed submarines amid action by American forces.
Reports say a U S steamship was sunk in the Atlantic about 141 miles southeast of Nova Scotia after a night collision. The ship carried about 15 officers and 76 men. crews prepared to assist and details remained scarce as authorities trailed the incident.
Reports from the western front describe British and American forces advancing north of St Quentin and across the Meuse Aronne front. British units reach the east of Lens and push toward Cambrai while American troops attack in the Argonne, taking prisoners and capturing positions amid heavy fighting.
Portuguese forces in Africa with the Iush have pushed German troops back across the Rovuma River near German East Africa. The boundary now lies between German and Portuguese East Africa. Germans abandoned supplies and many men in retreat.
General Crowder urged 29 999 grammar school graduates from 42 states and the District of Columbia to enroll for technical schools. Voluntary induction allowed until October. Arizona to supply 100 registrants, with other states listing totals and report destinations for white and Black enrollees.
From Champagne front reports state American and French troops secured ground north of wtWitt Si and Medea Farm, establishing a firm hold on yesterday’s positions. Other dispatches note Frank S Werlane, a famed convict burglar, caught in Bisbee through a draft card, and Captain Counterpas of St Louis dying from a 1000 foot fall injury.
The Army reports 1 800 000 American troops are stationed overseas while the department reiterates influenza concerns and cautious measures. Weekly briefing notes exposure and symptom checks among soldiers, with ship movement and cantonment supply updates.
The report notes Allied and German actions along the Hindenburg line with Australian tanks near Mont Brebeain and ongoing heavy counterattacks. The Frankfort Gazette says Von Boehn strengthens a key sector to avert a frontal break between Cambrai and St Quentin, while German residents flee via Romania. Greek occupation in eastern Macedonia continues eight miles daily, with Turkey’s stance unclear and German Ottoman forces seen in Constantinople and the Black Sea fleet. PersiaShows signs of siding with the Allies. Austria-Hungary faces questions about Hungary acting independently.
Allied forces pierce the Hindenburg defense north of St Quentin with cavalry and tanks, taking Fresnoy and advancing beyond the Beaurevoir line. Reports say German resistance collapses as prisoners from multiple divisions fall into Allied hands and pockets of trenches are left in ruins.
An American Army flyer near Verdun shoots down an enemy aircraft, the opponent's machine heavily damaged and forced to land. The victor, Mever, brought the downed airmen to safety as officers surrendered, with the action described as a notable air engagement in October.
General Pedro Favela, who led a federal column chasing Villa and his band in southern Chihuahua, was killed near San Jose Durango as Villa followers wrecked a steel bridge and attacked two fed eral troop trains. No confirmation yet on the reported attack on Buintha Rosalía by Villa supporters.
French forces push east of Legh in a northern front move reported from Paris with limited details. The dispatch notes continuation of operations as war updates reach observers.
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