10 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
1
Reports from Norfolk indicate a merchant vessel was sunk by a U-boat with the captain and seventeen crew missing. Details are scarce as naval officials decline confirmation and aviators report submarines near the Virginia coast.
Washington June 9 The War Department released the first regular weekly casualty summary for American expeditionary forces. Total casualties to date including today number 7 315 with 2 927 killed or died of wounds 4 046 wounded and 342 missing or held as prisoners.
General Foch in The Field argues that only decisive offensive actions can win battles. He warns against purely defensive fights and stresses massed reserves as a powerful bludgeon to break the enemy, achieve decisive attack, and overthrow opposing forces.
Washington reports America's new Medal of Honor may be awarded to officers and soldiers who perform deeds of distinguished personal bravery. Pershing orders issued outline eligibility and criteria for gallantry, with the Distinguished Service Cross and Medal also available to allied and American personnel and nurses serving in war.
Fair conditions dominate Ohio Indiana and Kentucky with rain mainly along Lake Erie Monday. Daily highs range from the mid 70s to mid 80s across cities including Jacksonville Phoenix Pittsburgh Seattle Chicago Portland St Louis San Francisco and Cincinnati. June 9 1918 reports show a high of 82 and a low of 52 with clear skies and no precipitation.
Secretary Daniels says German submarine activity off the American coast has not weakened U S naval power in European waters or stalled troop and supply movements to Europe. The Times published cablegram notes the road to France remains open and recruitment has strengthened.
Baker Oregon witnesses report a new star in Aquila near Aldtaire and Vega. Dr George Y Peters and Prof W M Conrad of the U S Naval Observatory confirmed the discovery at 1 20 a m while developing photographic plates of the solar eclipse.
Washington dispatch outlines Red Cross plans to send cheerful home letters to troops overseas. Director W Frank Persons urges regular, fully detailed letters with photos to boost morale and reduce shell shock, noting English and French forces use ten day furloughs to maintain morale. Letters should convey personal news and family life, illustrated with snapshots.
London reports detail three enemy submarines destroyed by British aircraft as longer daylight hours aid sea patrols. Depth charges forced subs to submerge, oil slicks appeared, and balloons and dirigibles scored direct hits after tracking U boats attacking merchant ships.
A Belfast steam ship torpedoed by a German submarine bound from England reached an Irish port badly damaged. Three crewmen were killed, four torpedoes fired, but two tugs towed the vessel to safety as survivors reboarded. The sub waited in darkness before the attack was repelled.
United States forces in a northwest attack on Chateau Thierry area were driven back with heavy losses, according to General Headquarters. Some prisoners were captured as the official report was released.
In La Liberte Lieutenant Colonel Rousset reports rapid and brilliant American war effort gaining impact behind the Rhine. He notes American resources are organized to supply 200,000 men monthly.
General Pershing states in his Saturday communique that the allied attacks were unsuccessful. No further details are provided in the brief dispatch.
The War Department begins weekly casualty tallies for American forces in France to avoid delaying public figures. Officials say daily Pershing lists are released quickly and totals are not withheld despite heavy fighting after Cantigny and the German drive. Marines casualties are also issued.
German forces press a new thrust between Montdidier and Noyon in a 35 km front, reaching up to two and a half miles in depth at points. French troops defend stubbornly with heavy resistance, holding the principal line untouched despite gas bombardment and intensified fighting along the wings.
Berne reports the Grand Duchess Olga sister of Nicholas II arrives in Switzerland amid rumors that the former imperial family may seek residence outside Russia. The journey passed through Petrograd Berlin Zurich and Geneva with protection by a new Lithianian guard and strict public seclusion. The group was reportedly housed in Tobolsk prior to transfer and kept under equality rules with local townsfolk.
June 9 dispatch reports no conjunctive operation against the British on the French front between Noyon and Montdidier. German bombardments earlier hinted at a larger offensive, with a southern push aimed at Compiegne to straighten the Salient between Soissons and Rheims. Further northern attacks remained possible as von Hindenburg assessed the situation.
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