13 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
1
The June 11 Washington report notes May troop shipments reached about 250000, pushing total across the war past 700000 and approaching one million. Secretary of War Larker planned a later update but disclosed figures after a French briefing. U-boats failed to curb June deliveries as transport crews persisted.
Daniel B. Gary, 64, of this city, died suddenly at his daughter Mrs Ross Roberts home in Zanesville on Tuesday morning. He had heart trouble and had been ill about a year. Survived by his wife and two children, Harry of Pittsburg and a daughter. Formerly ran Zanesville Furniture Co plant and later Cambridge Furniture Co. He belonged to the First Presbyterian church. Burial expected in Zanesville.
Dr. C. H. Mayo of Rochester Minnesota contributes fully to the war effort. He serves at the surgeon general office in Washington and has been on the General Medical Board of the Council of National Defence since its inception. This latest photo features the famed physician.
Six Guernsey county men notified by the draft board to leave Cambridge on Saturday June 15 for Cincinnati to enter training. They are Carl Carter Max H. Taggert Frank B. Hague Charles H. Persons Robert Brenan and Charles Anker. No information on the June 24 to 29 quota yet.
Cambridge city and township captains met in the War Stamp room to report sales and plan precinct meetings. Reports showed workers already exceeding quotas with some reaching $1,000. Meetings were scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at locations across wards and precincts.
Washington officials predicted a speedy decision on allied plans to counter Germany's eastern conquests with the arrival in Seattle of former Russian Vice-Premier Konovoloff, Kerensky's ally, marking a key diplomatic moment.
A British liner returning to an Atlantic port reported it and its convoy attacked three submarines in European waters. The first U boat was probably sunk June 1 during departure. The liner’s guns damaged another submersible as it tried to ram, and the conning tower was ripped away before the submarine vanished. A convoy destroyer halted suddenly two hours later.
London papers on June 11 unanimously praise President Wilson for shaping a new world order. The Daily News lauds him as the architect of the world’s future and a beacon in history. The Daily Express and Chronicle echo faith in Wilson’s internationalism and the unity of Britain and the United States. The Graphic cites Pan Americanism as advanced by Wilson as a framework for self protection.
Uncle Sam launches a war savings metal market inviting the public to turn in old metal items for merchandise or stamps. Items include outdated prizes trophies and gifts. Experts from major jewelers will assay the metal while proceeds benefit the war effort for the boys. Paul P. Morgan serves as auctioneer in the scene.
The General Committee of the War Chest ordered immediate reports of subscription accuracy from all districts. It directs Cambridge headquarters to compile lists of yellow card refusers and underpayers, then decide on a swift overall plan.
President Wilson speaks to Mexican editors visiting here and condemns outside interference in Central America. He declares the Monroe Doctrine a case of promising to act as a large guardian regardless of opposition and asserts the policy will be maintained.
The war department lists 130 casualties including 26 killed in action, 3 died of wounds, 7 from disease, 3 from accidents, 48 severely wounded, and 43 with undetermined status. Noted are Lt Edward Hines Jr of Chicago who died of disease and Lts Edmund Cordy of New York and James J. Lawrence of Atlanta wounded severely. Ohio names include Wm P McGrath and Edward F Weir killed in action, Dewey G Burre died of wounds, Clark E Bunting and Edward Snyder wounded severely.
Washington reports the army will open the next series of training camps to civilian candidates due to high demand for officers. Camps will be held at permanent replacement camps rather than with divisions.
Candidates seeking nominations for the August 15 primaries must file petitions with fees by Thursday night with H. C. Callihan, election board clerk. The fee equals one half of one percent of the salary of the office sought. So far few filings have been made.
Henry Wood reports from the French front that the German offensive between Montdidier and Noyon is the fiercest battle of the war. Germany deploys 20 to 30 divisions as reserves to break Allied lines and reach Paris, while American Italian and British reinforcements push to France and French counterattacks inflict heavy German losses.
Today's front reports a major German offensive aimed at splitting Allied forces and reaching Paris. More than 250000 troops were committed on a narrow sector with heavy reserves, while French counterattacks and artillery inflicted heavy losses. French communiques note progress on the east wing and center, with a hold and recapture near Mery and advance toward Ribecourt Compiegne and Estress St Denis.
United Press War Expert reports Von Hindenburg shows bloody determination to seize Compiegne as German center advance in the Montdidier Noyon sector shapes a wedge toward the town. If Compiegne falls, the German front could widen by about 15 miles as Foch remains master of future strategy.
New York June 11 Henry Irving Dodge a patriotic propagandist calls for a nationwide campaign to eradicate "The Yellow Dog" by forming Bay Detectives of America branches in every municipality. He argues the yellow defect undermines support for the war, rivaling German military strength, and outlines boy detective organization to expose antiwar language among citizens.
Dispatch from June 11 reports American forces under pressure west of Montdidier and Cantigny awaiting the next German push. Artillery gas shells targeted German positions Sunday night while a quiet period persisted as heavy fighting resumed in the Montdidier area.
Berne June 11 reports say the movement to restore the Czar in Russia is growing with church prayers for his return. A Petrograd newspaper urged restoration and several assassination attempts against Bolshevik premier Nikolai Lenin have been reported, the latest on June 2 when a driver was shot by a hidden assassin.
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