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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
1
French Give Up Uarlepont Wood But Line Holds Firm Elsewhere
Petain's men operating on the west bank of the Oise report surrender ground and are pressed southward as Allied lines show resilience. French positions at Uarlepont Wood yield while other sectors resist, outlining a mixed front in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petain
West Bank of
Oise
Germans Take 13 000 Additional Prisoners In World War I Front
German official dispatches report 13 000 more prisoners taken as fighting rages from Montdidier to Noyon. American artillery and infantry support engage fiercely near Montdidier Cantign, with repeated German assaults repulsed. The front along the Oise and Aisne sees mixed progress and stubborn counterattacks as French, American, and allied troops Majors to resist German advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Journal Special
Montdidier
Nevon
Additon
Prench
Belloy
Tracy-lhe-Val
Nimprer
Encom
Chateau Thierry
Montooues
Hirussaires
Aisne
Willems Cotterets
Ememy
Oise
Noyon
Carlepont Wood
Matz
Nojyon
Mery
Genlis Wood
Aronde
Lewes Farm
Antheuil
Hutier
Courlepont Wood
Trisade
Kaine
Santi Tree
Thers
Villers Cotterets
Ernanes
Complesne
Dommiers
Curry
Ambieny
Weather Outlook For Denver and New Mexico
Denver forecast for Thursday and likely Friday calls for generally fair skies with warmer conditions in the north central portion. The report notes ongoing warm weather extending into New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Thiaraday
Local Weather Summary for Twenty Four Hours Ending 6 PM
Yesterday saw a maximum of 99 degrees and a minimum of 62 with a 41 degree range. Winds were east, skies partly cloudy with traces of rain reported.
Madoo Creates Three Administrative Divisions West of Midala
The Director General splits the territory between river and coast into three districts and appoints a district manager for each. The move reorganizes regional governance and aims to streamline administration in the western area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MADOO
Midala Alpp
Three Men Selected for Federal Rail Regions Resign Posts
Washington reports a McAdoo led reorganization dividing the western rail network into three regional groups with Holden, Aishton, and Bush named as regional directors. Each man will resign from current posts to manage major lines within his new territory, with a Pacific coast manager to be named later. The western system now spans seven regions under direct policy oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
McAde
Ro HH. Aishton
Chicago
Hale Holden
Purlington
Central Division
B.ff. Bush
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
McAdoo
Rishton
West
St Paul
North Pacific Coast
Holden
Burlington Corporation
Hlllnois
Ash
Texas
Missouri Valley
Aichivon
Topeka
Kansas City
el Reno
Unes
Memphis
Chickasha
Burlington
Madoo Restricts Freight Rate Increase Order
Washington report states Director General Madoo modifies the freight rate increase order. Intrastate cancellation in interstate conflict is rescinded. The 25 cent minimum per car no longer applies to local switching heavy goods. The 16 cent per hundred pounds cotton rise applies to any quantity, not just carloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Madoo
Russell guilty of murder for Lating Qualey
El Paso Texas June 12 William G Russell of Lubbock Texas was found guilty of murder of Charles Qualey by the 34th district court. His sentence was fixed at ten years in the State penitentiary. Russell a banker and cattleman. Qualey a mine owner living here and in New York. was killed January 2. Attorneys for Russell filed notice of appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Pause
Tex
William Grussell
Lubbock
Texas
Charles Quatey
34Th District Court
Mussell
Qualey
New York
Russell
Russel
French Counterattack Halts German Advance Near Montdidier
Allied forces repelled German divisions along a three thousand yard front as the French launched a counterattack near Montdidier. French artillery machine guns and aviators inflicted heavy losses, forcing German attempts to push through the Matz valley and along the Olse and Aisne rivers to stall. The battle continued through the night with stubborn fighting and renewed Allied advances as Germans sought to seize ground at the cost of heavy casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Montdidier
Sheouth
Howes
Erat
Mery
Einemy
Matz
Germaine
River
Olse
Aisne
Democrats Endorse Ford for U S Senator
Michigan Democrats meeting in Lansing endorsed Henry Ford of Detroit as a candidate for United States Senator to succeed William Alden Smith, urging him to run though not yet a formal member of their party. Ford, a Detroit automobile manufacturer, has been discussed as the Republican candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Journal
Efeo AL Lest Wien
Lansing
Mich
Henry Pord
Detroit
United States
William Alden Smith
Michigan Democrats
Labor relations group discusses international labor exchange
In St Paul Minnesota on June 12 a committee of the American Federation of Labor proposed establishing an international exchange of labor information. The session saw heated debate over the Am erican labor mission report and an apology was sought from Benjamin Schlessinger of New York for a negative vote. The convention later focused on alliance for labor and democracy discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epec AL CE
Wilma
T. Paul
Minn
International Labor Relations
Heer
American Federation of Labor
Frank Duffy
Benjamin Schlessinger
New York
Schlessinger
American Labor Mession
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Bers
American Labor m
Baker Foresees Over One Million U S Troops in France
Secretary of War Baker told United States Military Academy graduates that more than a million men will soon be in service in France. He cited prior figures of 700,000 plus already in Europe and pledged that the American force will remain as ships carry them, maintaining wartime resolve and unity with France and Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
America
France
Ry Morning Journal
West Point
United States Military Academy
Washington
United States
Peyton J. Marek
Acadeay
Atlantic
Cora
Aboud
Belligveren
Germany
Great Britain
Food Shortage Plagues Mexican Army in Harsh Marches
Associated Press correspondence from Juntes, Mexico notes soldiers endure scarce rations of horses, beans, and chilies as they march through deserts. Troops, often underfed, press on with minimal supplies, facing harsh discipline and stripped uniforms while showing stubborn endurance and fierce fighting spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Juntes
Mex
Five Aviation Fatalities Reported This Week
Washington reports five fatalities in aviation accidents during the week ended June 1, according to the war departments weekly summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Departments
The Victory Is Won Kaiser Exclaims as He Hears of Advance
Amsterdam reports Kaiser Wilhelm in radiant health after a May 27 field dispatch from the Aisne fronts. General von Boehm sends word of storming French positions as the emperor studies maps at a field desk and notes a Belgian battalion crossing the Aisne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Momming Journal Ofec
Amsterdam
Berlin
Lokal Anseiger
Bate
Aisne
Karl Hoaner
William
General von Boehm
Eld
Des Romaine
Fom
Wen
Arizona Men In Service Of U S May Get Vote
Arizona lower house passes bill granting voting rights to state citizens in military or naval service of the United States. Senate advances capital punishment resolution. defense council bill likely to face committee review. House debates both, with adjournment forecast in hot 114 degree chambers as the week ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
McEning
Cfecial
Phoenix
Ariz
United States
Senate
House
Council of Defense
German Drive Near Montdidier Presses French Lines
German forces, about 146000 men in fourteen divisions, launched a major assault near Montdidier and Oise with five divisions aiming at the center. French resistance held the flanks while Germans captured Tricot and Mery briefly and moved toward Belloy before retreating. Compiegne remained out of reach as the battle likely continues for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EFP
Momning Fowon
France
Presa
Montdeidier
Oise
Tricot
Mery
Belloy
Compiegne
Italian torpedo attack damages Austrian dreadnoughts near Dalmatia
Venice reports on Monday’s dawn assault by Italian torpedo boats. Commanders Steve and Luigi de Milanso struck the leading Austrian dreadnought with two torpedoes and damaged a second vessel. The Italian chief of staff hailed the action as a remarkable feat by small craft and thanked the allies, including America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Malan
Dalmatian
Lteve
Luigi de Milanso
Kivso
Mirage
Theo
America
Convicts Mutiny at Banner Coal Mines in Alabama
June 12 report from Birmingham Alabama states fifteen to twenty Negro convicts mutinied at the Banner coal mines, refusing to work until a warden change. They held five white miners as hostages but are not believed to intend harm. Hunger may soon end the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirmingham
Ala
Banner Coal Mines
Here
American steamer Edward Pierce survives German sub attack off Virginia capes
Captain Wade reports Edward Pierce escaped shell fire and a torpedo two hour pursuit in darkness. The Norwegian Henrig Lund was sunk 120 miles east of Cape Vatterns. coast lights aided by Cape Sable, Nova Scotia, and Walter D. Noyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Edward Pierce
Virginia Capes
Oast
Wade
Henrig Lund
Cape Vatterns
Cape Sable
Nova Scota
Walter D. Noyes
Noyes
English Lord Mayor Held On Serious War Charge
Sir Joseph Jonas former lord mayor of Sheffield in 1905 and steel maker faced Bow Street court on charges of obtaining and sharing information prejudicial to the state and aiding the enemy. He was remanded for a week on bail. The alleged offense occurred before the war and a War Office official may be involved, per Evening News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Joseph Jonas
Sheffield
Bow Street
Joseph
Evening News
War Office
Holguin Demands Mine Operations Halt in Chihuahua
Forlanth Holguin, Villa leader, orders Erypcion Mining Co to cease work eighty five miles south of Juarez. Mine facilities burned and workers warned off as rebels justify strike over ransom refusal. Miguel Holguin, his brother, joins federal forces after surrender at Vila Ahumada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orns Lommol Opec
Jaurez
Mexico
Forlanth Holguin
Chihuahua
Erypcion Mining Company
Here
Tre Son
Holguin
Miguel Holguin
Chihuahua City
Vila Ahumada
Cavalrymen Make a Heroic Stand on Leplemont Heights
The dismounted cavalry unit on Leplemont heights held against ferocious German attacks from Sunday dawn to Monday morning. A wireless message reported constant resupply and the line was described as doomed as the hour neared. The stand is hailed as one of the war's notable episodes by the Ansocrat Press reporting from Fra Tuesday June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fra
Ansocrat
Leplemont
Why Wood Was Shelved Questioned by Senator Johnson
Washington June 12 Senator Johnson of California urged the administration to explain why Major General Wood is kept at home instead of being sent to France with his division He argued the nation deserves to know the reason for this ranking decision and warned no government would act without an explanation to its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Johnson
California
Wood
France
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George
Mary
Alexander
Lacal
Holden, Bush
Aishton
Deal
Ford
ST. Paul
God of Nations
England
Alpe
Asiage
la Fayette
Rochambeau
Teutons
IE Montdidier Area
Cavairymen
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