09 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
1
Forces of France and Britain advance about seven miles in the center and seize large numbers of prisoners and guns in Picardy. Haig reports gains along a 15 mile front from Plessier to Morlancourt with heavy enemy losses and advancing Allied positions toward the Avre and Albert sector.
Field Marshal Haig reports morning offensives on the Amiens front by French first army and British fourth army secured objectives. Allied divisions including French Canadian Australian and English units with tanks breached German lines from Ayre River to Morlancourt. Heavy fighting persisted south and north of the Somme with many prisoners and guns captured.
Rome reports the Arezzo municipal council awarded honorary citizenship to President Wilson. The announcement drew enthusiastic reception from residents as news spread through the city.
Allies under Foch launch a wide scale attack along a 25 mile front driving German forces. British and French corps push through Avre valley after a three minute bombardment, taking prisoners and seizing tanks as German lines collapse. Haig, Debentey, and Rawlinson coordinate a rapid, surprise advance with tanks supporting infantry on a front Germans failed to stem.
Survivors report a German U-boat sank the Merak off Cape Hatteras after shelling and torpedoing her. Forty three crew escaped in lifeboats and were landed at Norfolk and Elizabeth City. The U boat is suspected in earlier sinkings including Diamond Shoals lightship and C P Jennings. Also two American steamers Lake Portage and Berwind were sunk off France. Navy notes ongoing raider operations. no more details.
The Burke Station murder of Eva Roy, a popular 15-year-old, sparks a countywide chase and threats of lynching as Lou Hall is held without bail after a bloodhound pursuit led to his capture near Camp Humphreys. Hall denies the assault while Roy’s father and witnesses testify. The case goes to the Fairfax grand jury.
Allied troops assisted by British cavalry light tanks and machine gun units advance, breaking enemy resistance. Crown Prince Rupprecht divisions suffer heavy losses as about 7,000 prisoners are reported with larger captures of guns and material. The Mine reveals a nine mile gain at Plessier Rozainvillers as the thrust extends toward the German line.
Testimony places the victim at the spring where her father’s cows graze as witnesses describe a noon time path to the crime scene. The assailant, unseen in a secluded pasture, dragged the girl to the woods, choked her, and beat her. Afterward she was tied to a tree with torn garments, partly freed, an apron constraining her throat.
Brownsville report cites official Matamoros release stating eleven followers of Felix Diaz died in a battle with Mexican federal troops at Guadalupe, fifty miles southwest of Matamoros. The federals claimed no losses in the engagement.
A wooden cross marks the grave of Lieut Quentin Roosevelt near Chamery east of Fere en Tardenois. The German-buried pilot disappeared July 17 and was reportedly buried by the Germans. an American aviator found the grave today.
Three masked highwaymen robbed South Side State Bank at 1119 South Meridian Street during noon. They struck President John Lauck and assistant cashier Roy Willetts, escaping in a car with about $10,000. Police believe four men were involved, one stayed in the getaway vehicle while three entered the bank.
Rear Admiral Harris head of the Fifth Naval District War Industries Board notified the Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company that tomorrow morning he would take over and direct the distribution of all electric current to conserve supply for the more important industry and transportation needs. The move aims to relieve the acute traction situation.
In New York four wealthy German Americans with offices in New York and Reading Pa were searched by Federal agents who linked them to pro German propaganda relief funds and to Issues and Events and Viereck s Weekly. Evidence shows fundraising and connections to German activities before U S entry into WWI. Louisiana approves prohibition amendment in tight vote. lower house 63 to 61.
News from Stockholm and London report a state of war between Russia and England with Bolshevik leaders accusing foes and calling for unity. Archangel is contested as Allied forces push toward Vologda while Bolshevik forces retreat. German reinforcements north of Finland brace for further moves.
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