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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1918
Page
7
British and French forces in northern France brace for decisive action as German reserves are drawn down. Haig notes heavy German losses across the front with over 70 divisions engaged. Allies preserve a united front and prepare a counter blow while air superiority disrupts German logistics.
Washington March 26 three billion dollars with all over subscriptions will be the amount of the third liberty loan to open April 6 the rate of interest 4 1 2 per cent long term probably 20 to 30 years a sinking fund to absorb bonds returned to market. New York extra demand for liberty bonds second 4s at 97 50 with $5 million par traded in first half hour. Sales midday totaled about $20 million with second 4s leading. First 4s rose 4 10 percent to 97 3 5 and 21 2s up 8 30 to 99.
Frances Pergren, Bohemian born resident of West Fort, Illinois, was paraded on a rail by 500 loyalty league members through Benton’s main street. She waved a flag and cheered for Wilson after a post office dispute with Henry Baker, who pleaded guilty to assault. Pergren was fined 210 dollars and held for the grand jury.
London March 26 reports from Reuters describe British withdrawal to maintain front integrity under German mass assaults. British artillery smashed an Ervillers attack while airmen disrupted German concentrations behind lines. German losses mounted with at least 120 planes claimed down in five days, as fighting ranged across Fonches Chaulnes Estrees Dompierre Merricourt Miraumont and Nesle with continued back and forth near Combles and Albert.
London reports that authorities will restore recruiting machinery to fill gaps from German advances. Miners face union organization, with contingencies prepared for rapid calling up. The Daily Mail notes France’s war events stimulating voluntary recruiting for home service among discharged soldiers.
Frank H. Simonds reports on March 26 that German offensives press the British and French on the Somme between Peronne and Nesle, with Comble, Bapaume, and Nesse in German hands. the crisis remains unresolved as 48 hours could decide a victory or pause, while Haig and Joffre pursue counterattacks and orderly withdrawals to defend Paris and Verdun.
Associated Press reports American positions on a Toul front sector were shelled by mustard gas at six minute intervals last night but the attack failed to break through. American artillery returned heavy fire, destroying German front-line segments. German aircraft overran the line, and a German machine was brought down opposite American trenches by a French plane at noon. Observers note increased enemy activity behind lines as patrols roam and a camouflage suit is found abandoned by a German sniper. American gunners bombarded a tunnel mouth and an observation post recently discovered.
Thompson and his ticket swept to victory in Waterloo, with Thompson winning the mayor’s chair by 1,292 votes. The old administration hands over duties next week as new officeholders, including Auditor A K Johnson and Treasurer O A Morris, prepare to take office.
Paris March 26 The battle rages with great violence as German forces intensify their efforts along the Noyon Chaulnes sector. Noyon evacuated by French in the night and the left bank of the Oise remains firmly held by French artillery and infantry. Notable combat reports describe heavy losses to the enemy and continued counterattacks to retard the German thrust.
London March 26 The talk died down during the night as fighting waned Our troops established themselves on new positions east of Morcourt Howe and Albert North of the Somme the fighting continues south of the front Attacks are reported south of the Somme near Reyes and Chaulnes German losses are heavy and force the use of reinforcements from across the western front Over seventy German divisions are known to have been engaged in the battle leading to around 810000 men involved.
Washington reports two regiments of American engineers attached to British forces in the path of the German attack on the western front. Three camps near the Crozat canal were active, with engagements involving American troops reported by German statements. Pershing confirms no Americans sent into battle. The German offensive seems to slow, entering a second stage with stronger Allied resistance.
The steamship Princess Ingeborg bound for a Swedish port unloaded Belgian relief cargo when she was captured by a German submarine near The Shaw on March 16. She was taken to a German port and has now been released amid Swedish government protests.
Major L. C. Eckenfelder of the French army stationed to train American troops declares no cause for alarm in the present battle in France. He says the Germans have mounted their mightiest effort, but will fail to dampen French ardor or blunt their resolve despite the big guns and initial Verdun losses.
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