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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
2
In a daring daytime sortie near the trenches an unnamed pilot and observer, flying a single machine, defeated fire from a trench. They killed one German and wounded three, prompting a surrender of 65 Germans who were guided by the duo back to British lines without infantry support.
Reported by Associated Press leaders from Central Europe plan a congress of aspirant nationalities to discuss peace terms and postwar reconstruction. The assembly, to be held in Paris, aims to shape future relations among victorious and interested states as they move toward a stable pacific settlement.
General Von Risberg told the Rewhstag committees that Germany failed to surprise the Entente and faced the English home army arrival. He described Allied operations near the Marne and the Ancre to Avre fights as a British victory aided by tanks and surprise, while German withdrawal aimed at strategic repositioning.
Thirty four alleged members of the Socialist Labor Party and the Industrial Workers of the World were jailed in Tacoma Washington after federal information following a raid on their headquarters. Records of the organizations and a quantity of fertilizer were seized.
In an interview arranged by Telegraph wartime correspondent, Marshal Ferdinand Foch praised American troops as splendid and gallant, noting ten thousand fresh Americans arrive daily. He said the British and French are strong, the enemy is shaken but still resisting, and a Rhine crossing is not imminent as Allied forces push downhill from the crest.
The Associated Press reports a draft draw set for next week to determine men aged 18 to 46. The process will order categories by birth years 39 to 36, with those born earlier receiving questionnaires first and few youths from 26 to 43 awaiting final classification. In the meantime many in the 15 to 36 group will be inducted once classifications are assigned.
Washington official states paper making essential as printing industry faces wartime limits. Thomas F. Uhoenrei ly notes printers must act as government agents and conserve paper by reducing usage by at least 25 percent. Donnelly of the Typothetae conference emphasizes war needs and production constraints amid prewar weighing limits.
Washington rejects proposals to streamline railroads and modify government capital terms. Fourth Liberty Loan set at 86 000 000 with 14 percent interest maturing in 20 years. Federal reserve district quotas listed, influenza cases rise in army with 23 000 total and 112 deaths, pneumonia chiefly cited. Early returns show Walter Edge leading GOP senatorial race in Trenton Nova Scotia. Democratic nomination news notes George M. Lamonte and Hotel Bowman Nogales ad.
Allied armies push through Macedonia and the Vardar valley threatening Strumit strongholds as Serbia and France advance toward Albania. British and French forces near St Quentin enclose the city while American lines in Lorraine see heavy artillery activity. In Palestine Allied troops press toward Acre and Haifa with Turkish forces isolated after Jordan crossings.
Contested remarks from Chancellor von Hertling show a restrained Reichstag response as he voices resolve to defend the fatherland while acknowledging postwar domestic issues and political reforms. He asserts government unity with the people despite wartime grievances and outlines political challenges ahead.
Count Von Hertling declared the Prussian government would use all constitutionally available means to secure approval of the bill. He urged no procrastination and warned that if parliamentary debate failed another constitutional path would be used. He referenced President Wilson’s peace points and supported a league of nations if genuine equality among members is guaranteed.
In a February speech the speaker backs a proposed league of nations while urging universal disarmament and obligatory arbitration. He notes prior German proposals for arbitration and warns against Allied opposition, arguing that such a league could advance lasting peace.
Admiral Von Hintze told the Reichstag that Germany remains ready for peace, despite repeated allied rejections of peace offers. He cited Austria’s proposal and said German appeals for peace were publicly manifest, while the government refrained from further steps amid war psychosis and victory intoxication. The address altered not the parliament’s mood as parties prepared their stance.
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