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10 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1918
Page
1
City of St. Quentin eas t blocks plan for ve forwas.
British forces attacked at 5 15 this morning driving toward Gibercourt and Ephey as tanks and guns helped breach defenses north of St Quentin The day reported 75 000 prisoners and 750 guns captured in four weeks with continued operations along the Hindenburg line Gouzeaucourt and Havrincourt sectors saw brief engagement and German retirement toward stronger positions.
Washington, D. C. will attempt to introduce measures designed to lower the high cost of living. The first step may open the whole question of soaring living costs and the methods by which they are produced. Lawmakers anticipate concern from the public and seek relief.
Fragmentary 193,000 worth of candy investigated after ground glass was found in sweets meant for soldiers. Report cites London sources with unclear details and a halted shipment inquiry. Details and dates are incomplete in the OCR fragment.
Washington announced plans for a new draft with registrants aged 32 to 40 to be drafted now and 18 year olds and those over 36 to be called later. Local boards will assign serial numbers, questionaires start after registration, and regional advisors will guide boards on industry and agriculture matters with no set limit on advisor numbers.
In mid Atlantic near an American tanker the sinking of a German submarine was reported today by crew members of the submersible Tahker Heporia Dasteae. The event occurred as the vessel descended into the water after an attack, with limited details available.
A brief Washington dispatch reports rumors that General Pershing might be relieved as head of the American forces. It notes tensions between Pershing and other leaders, possible German propaganda influence, and speculation Baker could be moved. Some consider a leadership shift similar to changes seen in French and Allied commands.
Boston players and a national commission argued over how receipts should be divided as the fifth World Series game at Fenway Park failed to start on time. At 2:30 the start time, players refused the field until a decision on participation from other league teams was announced, delaying the game amid impatient crowds.
American forces in France report progress as infantry advance in small groups to punch through dense German machine gun nests along Le Petit Montagne plateau. Despite heavy resistance and numerous nests, progress is credited with destroying several enemy positions and nearing the plateau foot. Reports from Washington indicate Germany may launch a western front offensive, but analysts expect only a limited German effort and no decisive breakthrough.
A fragment notes that before the game began indications suggested the club would face the biggest loss in attendance of the series if the game were abandoned.
In Cleveland on September 1 1917 seven spectators were fined 35 to 25 dollars each for disorderly conduct at the Eugene Debs trial in the federal court. The jury heard Debs’ Catton read speech. government witnesses testified about remarks on socialism at St. Louis and the related platform.
Geneva dispatch reports Austrian divisions massing toward the Western Front, with Allied and Italian front lines receiving evolving directives. The movement signals strategic redeployments as rumors of renewed offensives circulate among observers and military briefs.
A late night car crash near Vincennes injures Laura Knntty alien and several companions. Dr P Sellman son Jon Sellman lost control on a concrete road causing a vehicle to strike a telephone pole. Knntty suffers a fractured rib and possible internal injuries. other passengers sustain cuts and bruises as they are taken to Good Spades hospital.
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