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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
2
Floyd Gibbons of The Chicago Tribune describes a clash in which American forces repelled attackers then captured foes. Gibbons was shot in the arm and eye, later losing his eye, while officers escaped after crouching in darkness. American positions were consolidated and the day grew quieter.
Paris dispatch reports French and American troops northwest of Chateau Thierry advancing and capturing Veuilly La Poterie and Bouresches. Over 200 prisoners were taken as aviators damaged German planes and balloons. Artillery bombardments and claims of gains extend from Ourcq to the Marne and toward Rheims with renewed activity.
Reports from the Aisne battle line indicate the German thrust has paused, with observers noting potential exhaustion and time needed to bring up reserves. American marines are praised for defending the Marne line at Chateau Thierry and nearby, as counter operations recapture towns with French allies awaiting the full scope of the effort.
The front north of Toul shows a precarious German position with allied planners ready to strike if a weakness appears. No new enemy concentrations were reported opposite the American sector. a major offensive may be launched before the Amiens battle resumes, possibly before any push from the Chateau Thierry to Paris corridor.
Berlin reports north of the Aisne and northwest of Chateau Thierry allied forces were repulsed in local attacks. It says southeast of Sarcy German lines on the Andre River were taken after artillery prep with 300 prisoners, and two officers and fifty men were captured west of Kemmel. The overall situation is unchanged.
British official report says French troops improved their line near Lacre southwest of Ypres with local attacks capturing prisoners. A daylight raid at Strazeele captured nine prisoners and a machine gun, with no British casualties.
London report shows 208 officers killed or died of wounds and 4,258 men casualties. Officers wounded or missing amount to 753 and 27,425 men.
A June report states fifty thousand people are homeless after a large fire in Istanbul’s Sultan Selim quarter. The blaze devastated the eastern area, destroying buildings on both sides of the Mosque though the Mosque itself was spared.
On Mont Di Val Bella Oné our assault parties breached enemy trenches and captured over fifty prisoners six machine guns and substantial material. French detachments took twenty one prisoners in a surprise attack in the Sisemol lines. Patrols were driven back in Vallarsa Valley Bosina Valley Col Caprile and Spinonia Caposile. Five tons of bombs were dropped in enemy aviation camps.
Springfield Ohio June 7 The twenty ninth convention Grand Council of Ohio United Commercial Travelers opened today A service flag 165 stars was unfurled Officers elected Grand Counselor Robert Arnold Cleveland Grand Junior Counselor W S Trace Zanesville Grand Post Counselor E G Wittmer Akron Grand Secretary R F Somerville Dayton Grand Treasurer C M Owen Springfield Grand Conductor Oscar Fisher Piqua Grand Page Frank E Sidwell Norwalk Grand Sentinel D H Rupert Portsmouth Executive Committee two years Ed G Gering Cleveland Curt Moore Mansfield Supreme Council will meet in Columbus June 25
Judge William F. Duncan of Findlay submitted his declaration as a Republican candidate for the Supreme Court. Former State Representative W. K. Swan of Preble County filed for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor.
Jeremiah O Leary, a fugitive Irish leader, and six others are indicted in New York. Officials hint at sensational facts about German Irish relations, noting O Leary fled before trial for publishing disloyal material in Bull. The case follows Irish Sinn Fein arrests in Ireland and suggests further U S indictments.
Senator Swanson said naval officials report 60 percent of German submarines have been destroyed including new and fleet boats. Secretary Daniels quoted this as best naval officers' opinion while noting actual figures will not be public. The Atlantic patrols continue search for raiders and heightened vigilance remains.
Eight passengers and five crew members of the steamship Carolina remain unaccounted for after a German submarine sank the vessel near New York. The ship carried 218 passengers and 120 crew. 210 passengers and 115 crew are safe or accounted for. The missing are not declared dead until all hope ends.
The American freighter Argonaut of 4,634 tons gross register was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Scilly Islands on June 5. The vessel, formerly the German ship I binglia, was reported sunk in a cable to the Geer Steamship Company in New York.
The Knights of Joseph plan a reunion outing for Hamilton County councils at Coney Island on Sunday. Grand Lodge officers from across the United States will attend including Supreme Commander Struer and Supreme Secretary D. J. Zinner of Cleveland, Abe Feld, Eugene Adler, Ike White, and Ed Loewenstine. A bowling contest and a Uniformed Rank drill exhibition under Captain Tiger are on the program.
Advices from Kiev state that Russia’s wartime liquor ban is lifted in the Ukraine. Annual production will cap at 9 million kegs with taxes of about 400 million rubles. Rationing under the card system limits men to one bottle per month and women to half a bottle.
AFL officials led by Samuel Gompers condemn Western Union Telegraph Company for not fully honoring National War Labor Board decisions. Morrison predicts possible Wilson commandeering and wartime takeover of telegraph and telephone firms. Gompers emphasizes labor unity behind the president as the convention opens with over 5,000 delegates expected.
Dispatches from Shanghai report Seminoff failed to seize the function at Karmskia and may retreat to Mongolia. China opposes using Mongolia or Manchuria as Bolshevik bases, while a Seminoff entry could prompt his delivery to Bolsheviks and trigger a Japanese expedition into Siberia to shield China from German influence. Moscow cites the Russian fleet surrender as evidence of Bolshevik domination by Berlin.
Premier Lloyd George praises British and French resolve in wartime talks. He says Britain must stand united like a breakwater against German hammer blows and vows to maintain courage, resolve, and shared purpose across nations.
The Twelfth Ward Jefferson Club will host a family outing at Ben Macke's Grove Bond Hill on Sunday June 16 inviting all Democrats. Members pledged to work vigorously in the War Savings Stamp campaign. George Ast was indorsed for Executive at Large.
Edward J. Dempsey, former mayor, is discussed as a possible candidate for the Democratic nomination to Congress in Ohio's Second District. The report notes early speculation about his bid and party considerations.
Washington June 7 Director General McAdoo directs A Prouty to meet with State Railroad and Utility Commissions to work out cooperative regulation of railway rates. Protest by State Commissioners prompts consideration to retain imports and export rates and rescind interstate rate rule for intrastate shipments. A permanent advisory committee of State Commissioners may be named.
Washington June 7 Federal managers take over operations of southern railroads deposing Fairfax Harrison and Milton H Smith as chiefs while remaining presidents of their companies. Samuel Rea and Daniel Willard also replaced by federal managers. McAdoo aims to unite lines for closer cooperation and reduce manager count with expected east and west road appointments soon.
Atlanta June 7 Federal Managers of Railroads for the Southern region were announced by Regional Director B L Winchell. Names include L E Chapman for Southern Railway System Georgia Southern Florida Alabama Vicksburg and more with offices in Washington Chicago Louisville Mobile Savannah and Norfolk.
George W. Stevens resigns as president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to take the role of federal manager. Frank Trumbull becomes president while retaining the chairmanship. Vice presidents Wickham Whitaker Wall and Caples become assistants to the Federal Manager. F H Davis and C E B Graham are elected vice presidents.
Twenty five Mansfield Reformatory inmates will begin road work on the Lincoln highway in Richland County next Monday. The Board of Administration approved the State Highway Department request for prison labor.
Ohio crops are expected to be bumper across grains per the June report by Secretary Shaw. Winter wheat 108 percent, spring wheat 92, oats 106, rye 114, winter barley 97, spring barley 109, corn not estimated. Fruit prospects vary with apples 112 and peaches only 25, strawberries 96, cherries 34, plums 48, pears 54. overall crop outlook praised but corn planting conditions and seed quality may limit gains.
A long expatriate American businessman faced espionage charges tied to directing three youths to a German spy in Russia. Arrested in Warsaw 1917, he was found guilty and sentenced to death, later commuted to ten years in prison. his citizenship is under scrutiny by the State Department.
New York June 7 Captain Franz von Rintelen alias Hansen alias Gasche alias Gates head of German plotters in the United States was reportedly the Duke Adolph of Mecklenburg Schwerin, a relative of the German emperor. He and ten others were convicted in Atlanta last February for attempting to blow up ships and were sentenced to prison and fines. He was described as the financial head of the conspiracy aiming to disrupt arms shipments and provoke U S intervention in Mexico. His wife, a Berlin society leader, was prominent in the Red Cross and aware of his mission. Von Rintelen knew the United States England and Mexico well and traveled widely in the years before the war.
The narrative details Fritz von Rintelen arriving in New York in 1916 to float a large loan for Germany and, after serving briefly as a financial advisor to the German navy, being dispatched to the United States to incite strikes and Mexican intervention. His funds appeared inexhaustible as supporters and agents drained him without reciprocal effort.
In Chillicothe Ohio on June 7, Mrs Elizabeth Bohnert learns her son John Bohnert, a seaman aboard the transport President Lincoln, survived the May 31 sinking and has been breveted for bravery after enlisting a year ago.
The Nebraska State Council of Defense orders the Nonpartisan League to cease operations in the state arguing the group's war program and principles amount to treason to the country. The statement was issued in Lincoln on June 7.
The Bartholomew-Clifton School will hold commencement at Evanswood Clifton on Wednesday afternoon June 12. Class of 1918 members are Lida Jane Becker Price Hill Florence Benedetta Graziani Covington Helen Munson Marshall Clifton Catherine Caroline Max Clifton Marion Murdock Price Hill Martha Ann McKinney Lawrenceburg Ind. Address by Miss Bertha Young University of Cincinnati.
Florence Hardy nee Belli dies on June 7 with funeral from her mother's home at 1236 Louden Avenue Mt Adams and a June 10 requiem. Louissa Miller dies June 6 at her granddaughter's residence Walnut Hills with Crematory service June 8. Henry G Meyer dies June 6 at home Walnut Hills with service June 8 at Spring Grove. Annie Pruden dies June 7 with private services and interment. John Walsh dies June 7 at 3439 Greenlawn Evanston with notice of funeral. flowers requested to be omitted.
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