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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
1
American forces sweeping the St Mihiel salient capture about 6000 prisoners and seize Thiaucourt and nearby towns. French troops retake St Mihiel while Pershing’s units press forward from objective to objective with heavy artillery support and rapid advances east of the Meuse.
Official dispatches from London and Berlin describe Allied advances in the Havrin court sector with English troops capturing Trescault and gains east and north of it. New Zealanders push near Gouzeaucourt wood, while the 62nd Yorkshire division repeats success at Havrincourt. Moervres falls and about a thousand prisoners are taken. further moves south of La Bassée and near Armen tières are noted. Berlin reports continued fighting between Meuse and Meuse, with French and Americans at St Mihiel and British efforts between Peronne and Arras toward Cambrai, though some attacks fail.
London reports that on the British front the Germans intend to defend their old Hindenburg line while possibly establishing a stronger back line around Doura Cambrai and St Quentin. Since July 14 they shortened the front by about 70 miles, saving 30 to 49 divisions, with resistance and counterattacks expected to continue amid reconstruction of communications and heavy British shelling.
American Headquarters in France reports General Pershing has created the offices of chief of the infantry and chief of the cavalry on his staff. Nomination for the positions is not yet made. Duties include advising on arms and fire service matters, inspecting organizations, training, equipment, and methods, and preparing details for training unit instruction.
Marcel Nutin in Echo de Paris reports a supreme defense line called the Parisial Line from Antwerp to Metz is under construction by Germany. The Antwerp fortress is being converted to a stronger defensive position as part of this scheme.
With the American Army in France on Wednesday, September 12, Lieut Jaques Swaab of New York City shot down a Fokker on a return flight. He engaged a group of German planes, firing to take one down in flames and forcing another out of control. Reported victories await official confirmation.
British and French forces report advances near Cambrai as Haig confirms gains at Havrincourt Trescault and Meeuvres and penetrations of the old British defense line. About 1,000 German prisoners taken as British push toward St Quentin with gains at Vermand Attilly Vendes and Tolmen wood.
Carl Rudolph Legien, head of Germanys federation of trades unions, charged AFLs Gompers with falsity to labor, saying his speeches back pan Germans. He warned entente laboring classes against following Gompers, urging peace by agreement without annexations or indemnities. Federation committee endorsed his remarks and ordered publication.
AP dispatch reports George Limerson arriving at Harbin after touring through Kiakhta on a special train, marking the Transsiberian railway as under friendly control from Vladivostok to Vologda. Fronts near Vezecha-Slovaks threaten Perm as Anten campaign advances and Bolshevik opposition remains muted. Gen Horvath travels to Harbin with cabinet members amid reports of Japan funding the Chinese Eastern Railway and taking military control over lines in Transbaikalia.
Georgia official returns show William C Harris leading in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate with 24707 more votes than Thomas W. Hardwick among 136 of 142 counties. Harris leads 59,246 to 34,539 with Howard at 34,229 in the 136-county sample. Other race notes include Lankford defeating Walker in the Eleventh district and Vinson vs Watson in the Tenth.
American field army launches converging strikes against the St Mihiel salient in Lorraine with Pershing directing operations. Cavalry patrols report gaps in German lines, trench systems reduced in hours, and villages like Thiacourt Pannes and Nonsard captured as the war journal notes initial success and cautious predictions.
Manchester and Crewe dispatches report Prime Minister Lloyd George praising allied effort in World War I. He warns against a peace without power, opposes Brest-Litovsk terms, and argues a durable victory is essential before a League of Nations can prevent catastrophe. He notes American arrivals strengthen the alliance and stresses freedom over tyranny. He also greets Armenian, Syrian, and Zionist delegations, honoring their committees and pledging government responsibility.
District of Columbia registers 53,097 men surpassing 43,700 estimate by nearly 20 percent. Maj. Donovan reports totals to Provost Marshal Crowder at 10:30 pm. Over 1,500 registrars, many from District employees and Home Defense League, aided in the process with no major incidents beyond a protest by a single marcher.
The article notes a projected American field army buildup around 800000 as a striking force for a forthcoming offensive. It links the St Mihiel attack with French and British fronts, stating Germany may divert reinforcements and weaken elsewhere. Marshal Foch aims to hammer the enemy, keeping him on the run through focused pressure.
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