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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1918
Page
6
Allied forces push toward the outskirts of the French city as the battle line shows only minor shifts. A fierce, ongoing clash dominates the northern front with no major breakthroughs reported in the afternoon dispatches from London.
Paris dispatches report nearly 40 000 prisoners and 700 guns taken by Allied forces in Picardy as German resistance stiffens along the Roye Noyon line. British and French troops press a two mile average advance on a 15 mile front with heavy artillery and counter attacks.
Reuters dispatch from London reports Anglo American battle where American forces, mainly from Chicago, captured over 500 prisoners and opened a path for further advance. The decisive action boosted the allied line and marked a significant progress point in the campaign.
Brig Gen RE Wood acting head of the quartermaster corps in Washington signaled an important upcoming resignment to France. He was briefly recalled from France when Goetualy assumed leadership of the corps, indicating a notable reorganization at the top levels.
Reports from Nantucket Mass and Boston Aug 12 describe sinking of the British steamer Penistone and the Swedish steamer Sydland by a German U-boat off Nantucket. Survivors from several vessels also arriving at ports. underwriters raise war risks on coastwise and transocean sailings due to U-boat activity.
Ganera Horvath, leading the self styled Russian government in Vladivostok, says 150000 allied troops are needed to prevent Germany from seizing food in Siberia and Mongolia. He reports Czech Slovak fighters in a dire stand near Irkutsk, undersupplied and outmatched, with Voloshlevik and Magyar troops pressing. Washington and Tokyo discuss aid scope as Horvath seeks relief for the Czech Slovaks.
General Pershing organizes five corps for the American Expeditionary forces in France. The force will operate north of the Marne with two headquarters, likely include Maj. Gen. Talgett Bullard Bunky Reed Wright, and total size to be announced. Divisions amount to about 20,000 troops per division with corps to include artillery, air squadrons, tanks, and support troops.
Tokio dispatch signals strong public support for mobilizing troops to Vladivostok. Newspapers note Japan likely to send a substantial force if military conditions require, reflecting hope for decisive foreign policy action.
London reports three German generals near Montdidier, punished after a court martial at St Quentin for alleged misconduct. The German army in Belgium shows signs of strain as rumors spread of the emperor moving his headquarters to Mussel.
Senator Kirby of Arapahos proposed amending the administration manpower bill to raise the draft age from 18 to 45, replacing the 18 to 26 range, aiming to extend service. The effort failed in the Senate military committee by overwhelming vote, and Kirby announced plans to renew the effort when the bill returns to the floor.
An excerpt reflects distrust of the Brest-Litovsk peace and suggests Russia may soon resist German pressure. It claims the alliance against a common foe lacks fear of the Russian people and asserts Great Russia’s national spirit is awakened, not idealized.
From The Hague reports question German reverses and allied gains. Berlin sources claim strategic plans failed and morale suffered while German officials criticize revenue policies. Messages from Hamburg quote Turkish attache on Marne and discuss Ludendorff versus Turkish liaison amid retreat rumors though commentators remain wary of final outcomes.
On Aug 1 the Americans near Viannette captured a twenty three year old German from a regiment in combat for just a day. German snipers and machine gun nests were eliminated by artillery as they moved to aid wounded Americans. The prisoner was cared for and taken to a hospital after a bullet wound to the head. A Flamette private noted about fifty German prisoners killed by a gas shell in Flamette. Germans faced American and French counterfire as the battle for Fismette continued with many wounded and casualties in the village.
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