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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
5
Cass County faces a sweeping reclassification under Provost Marshal General Crowder's work or fight order. Local boards will advance idle registrants and those in nonproductive occupations to less deferred classes, with swift district review and public notice of evidence.
Eleven Iowans appear in the casualty list this morning from Washington with nine wounded degree unknown and two wounded severely. None of the affected Iowans are from Atlantic. United Press report dated June 13 places the figures in a broader war casualty roundup.
War bulletins report fierce fighting with Allied gains at several points and retreat east of Oise. Gen Foch expresses confidence in victory and predicts the Marne battle's conclusion. Wilson supports intervention in Russia while Baker notes US troops in France nearing one million. Chicago Board of Trade employees enlist for Marine service.
Washington report indicates the War Department will seek amendments to the draft law to include all men between 18 and 45 or 49. The move aims to broaden conscription, with details unreleased pending official action.
Vienna confirms the navy lost the two dreadnaughts Zent and Istvan in the Adriatic Sea. The official notice cites wartime losses and marks a significant update from the Austrian naval command.
Garfield issued a fuel order warning that consumers with storage space who did not prepare for coal storage will not be supplied during a next winter shortage until all booked orders are filled. After that, they must take their chances. The notice reached the Atlantic coal committee via B A Wood from Des Moines.
A German submarine surfaced for two days 120 miles off Cape Hatteras to haul eighty tons of copper from the Norwegian freighter Vindeggen. The action comes amid a barrage of war news and domestic measures as the nation seeks to bolster supplies and morale.
A successful Red Cross benefit social was hosted by the Ladies Aid Society in Marne on June 13. A white crocheted quilt donated by Fred Messerschmidt sold for 33 dollars to Effie Allen, with total proceeds of 135 dollars. Guests included Andrew Frederickson and wife from Austin, Minnesota, planning a permanent move, and Des Moines visitors Edna Meredith and Gaylord Meredith at Mrs Harriet Alien’s home.
An Austrian newspaper correspondent reports worsening food shortages and political strain in Austria Hungary as the dual monarchy faces economic troubles and mounting unrest.
War bulletin notes advances by French troops between Montdidier and Noyon with territory near Belloy and St Maur, 400 German prisoners, and captured machine guns. Americans fight near Cantigny as German attempts to drive them out fail repeatedly. Fighting also rages south of the Aisne toward Villers Cotterets with severe combat near Dommiere, Curry, and Ambleny.
The Rev. Howland Hansen of Des Moines will speak at Birsyton Booster Day on Saturday and appear on the program at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Also advertised is a Garden Theatre showing at 2213 80 above at 1:80 p.m with a noted cinema feature listed in the day’s Want Ad.
Poilus counter attacked on the east flank for the first time and forced German troops back over the river. The engagement marks a significant shift as Allied forces push Germans from their positions along the Matz line.
On the Oise and Marne fronts Allied forces led by Americans and French repulsed heavy German counterattacks. French troops recaptured two villages east of the Matz River, while American and French units checked a violent push between Bouresches and Belleau Wood. British raids southeast of Morris and local actions near Dickebusch Lake were reported with Allied prisoners taken near Meriris. Civilian evacuation of Compiegne was completed.
Joe Stecher of Dodge Neb won the wrestling match in Omaha against Wladek Zbyszko of New York City after two and a half hours. Stecher took the first fall in two hours three minutes by throwing Zbyszko from the ropes, knocking him unconscious. No further falls occurred within the time limit, and Atlantic fans called the bout tame.
Eighteen men summoned for army training will be banqueted Friday evening by the Royal Neighbors before their Saturday morning departure to Des Moines Ames and Iowa City. Relatives will attend as the men await official directions from the local board. The event takes place at the Garden Theatre today with a western battle front map shown in the News Telegraph.
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