30 May 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
1
In a national appeal, President Wilson urges Americans to buy only essential health and efficiency items. The message stresses thrift as a critical wartime duty and asks citizens to support the economy by avoiding nonessential purchases.
Berlin reports a large number of Allied captives including one French and one British general. The claim centers on the Atone battle line where 25 000 prisoners are said to have been taken by German forces.
President Wilson appeals all Americans to conserve resources and invest in Liberty bonds and War Savings Stamps. He urges a national thrift movement with a June 28 Thrift Day pledge and a June 21 to 25 enlistment window to boost production and essential war materials.
Amsterdam reports General Von Kesger the military commander of Herlin died suddenly at his home yesterday according to advices from Berlin.
Denver May 2 Weather overview shows fair conditions for Thursday and Friday with notable temperature changes expected in New Mexico as warm air shifts. Forecast highlights lighter winds and improving skies across the region.
Berlin reports on May 29 that 25,000 prisoners have been taken on the Aisne front, including one French and one English general. German forces claim advances from Yser to Oise with key positions at Cantigny Conde and Soissons ridge, Vease heights, and towns like Wregny and Missy captured amid intensified combat and continued aerial bombing.
Paris dispatch reports French forces retreating to the eastern outskirts of Soissons as heavy fighting continues. The clash, described as bitter, persists with no immediate resolution and details are continued on the next page.
The Arizona Senate ruled against any legislation not clearly within the governor's call for a special session. An attorney general opinion on a constitutional amendment was rejected unless within the call. An initiative petition to restore capital punishment circulates. The lower house filed a primary law amendment to align with a pending military voting extension. Both houses adjourned over the holiday.
The piece recalls Memorial Day as a global tribute to American dead in World War I and the ongoing debt of gratitude owed by Americans to soldiers who gave their lives for freedom. It notes the shift from Civil War memory to a worldwide observance and calls for unity across regions and generations.
War department dispatch reports an American sergeant, wounded, drove off a four-man German patrol. Earlier actions include Lieutenants Rickenbacher and Campbell downing one enemy plane in Lorraine and four hostile planes attacked near Mont Lee with one German machine brought down.
Washington May 28 The War Department Evening Communique reports consolidation of positions in the Cantigny salient and repulse of renewed counter attacks. It notes three Lorraine raids last night were repulsed with several prisoners taken and enemy casualties, and similar actions occurred in the Woever region.
Washington May 29 200000 registrants with minor physical defects will be drafted into the army to produce or haul equipment for fighters. Provost Marshal General Crowder announced the plan to free fighting men for the front by assigning these volunteers to service production for airplanes and other tasks.
The report notes continuous artillery activity with May 27 affirming two enemy airplanes shot down and one loss for our side, reflecting ongoing aerial and ground combat patterns.
The Leasowe Castle, built in 1917 at Birkenhead and owned by Union Castle Mail Steamship Co., was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine on May 24. Ninety-nine of the ship's company survived? One hundred and one persons were drowned according to the admiralty statement.
Antonio Jimines was shot and killed near the International Bridge early today by Private Antonio Benighio of the U S Army. The incident involves a party of Mexicans attempting to cross the river to avoid a head tax.
War Industries Board issues rules for wool handling in western states and New Mexico. Growers west of the Missouri River must consign wool to approved dealers at distributing centers. New Mexico mills may buy low grade wool under government terms with price safeguards and limited local profit. Freight and 6 percent interest apply for wool in transit. Local buyers face a maximum 1 cent per pound profit.
United States Senator Marty New of Indiana labeled President Wilson a partisan in all things and praised Republican unity. He warned that supporting Wilson’s party is necessary to back the war effort, while criticizing Creel and wartime propaganda and urging unwavering party loyalty.
New reports from New York say German plot to destroy Tampico oil wells emerged, threatening Allied supply. State Department received the warning and Mexican authorities are urged to protect the wells vital for Mexico's revenues.
Allied lines under pressure as German forces advance 12 to 15 miles from Lois to Rheims while American forces defend Cantigny amid repeated counterattacks. German gains threaten Soissons and Rheims area as French and British sustain heavy casualties. US troops at Cantigny hold high ground despite intense fighting and losses.
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