02 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1918
Page
1
Despite heavy artillery bombardment the attack failed with high casualties. French forces pressed after bombardment but were repelled leaving unclear gains for the operation and prompting questions about Allied resolve.
London reports Sunday aerial combat with 22 enemy planes shot down and 2 balloons destroyed. Night and day bombing totals are given, with rail targets at Tournai hit and most Allied planes returning safely except two. Separately, Mrs. Tiffany describes Red Cross aid and meals for U.S. troops in France, praising staff, volunteers, and the morale boost from coffee and sandwiches.
The article notes a strong urge among Russians to reorganize on a constitutional basis and resist German influence. It describes Ukraine under General Alexieff as revolting against German-dictated rule and discusses the volunteer army, Grand Duke Michael's manifesto, and possible republican or limited monarchy outcomes. It also covers Siberian uncertainty, Czech-Slovak arrivals, and debates in Paris on intervention led by figures like Kerensky, with Japanese and American roles hinted.
Paris July 1 The French airmen claim credit for downing or disabling 21 German aircraft and alighting six captive balloons. Night raids followed with 22 tons of projectiles dropped on aviation grounds at Roye and munition depots at Villers-Carbonnel, accompanied by a violent explosion. Moderate artillery activity occurred in several sectors with engagements noted on the Struma and in the Poradetz area.
Vienna reports Austrian forces have withdrawn from Col del Rosso and Monte di Val Bella after heavy fighting on the Italian front. The evacuees moved to their former positions at Stemple Wood, while Austrian air units conducted successful sorties over the Piave region with no losses.
Field Marshal Haig reports a successful local operation northwest of Albert with more than fifty prisoners and nine machine guns taken. Troops also rushed a hostile post south of Morlancourt. In June total German prisoners captured reached 1,957 including 30 officers.
Rev Dr Washington Gladden Congregational minister remained in a serious condition in Columbus Ohio his death expected hourly after a second stroke of paralysis Saturday He has been unconscious since.
J H Rosseter vice president and general manager of Pacific Mail Steamship Co is appointed Director of Operations of the Shipping Board. He will devote full time to the new role starting September 15, citing his familiarity with Oriental and European shipping and prior wartime port and harbor work. He succeeds Edward F Carey who resigned to head the commission.
Polish patriot and noted pianist Tignace Jan Paderewski will be the principal speaker at Columbus Ohio's Fourth of July celebration announced by the Ohio Defense Council. Foreign-born citizens from many nations will take part. Governor Cox and Mayor Karb will speak from the State House lawn on Independence Day significance.
Newark City Solicitor filed a formal protest with the State Public Utilities Commission contending the Newark Telephone Company has raised rates beyond those set by the city council. The dispute centers on local control over telephony charges and regulatory action.
Vice Admiral Sims reports to Secretary Daniels that a European sea plane test with the Liberty Motor shows superior climbing and load carrying qualities versus all European engine types tested.
President Wilson sent the nomination of Kathryn Sellers a department of State law clerk to the Senate for the vacant Juvenile Court judgeship in the District of Columbia. It marks the first time a woman would hold a judgeship in D C.
The Llandovery Castle carrying Canadian Army Medical Corps and nurses was torpedoed seventy miles from land during a nocturnal attack. Survivors recount a violent boarding of the captain and crew, with two officers seized and a Canadian sergeant injured. The destroyer Lysander later rescued the Captain and his boat crew after thirty-six hours at sea. several boats from the ship remain missing.
American naval officers foresee a postwar European marine terminus on the French coast to field transatlantic traffic. They say a five day New York to Paris route will be created with American built liners using this port, boosting Paris access to Newark.
Fragmentary text mentions a route toward Paris with expectation that people from various continents will travel this path. It hints at international travel patterns surrounding the Paris area.
The American steamship George L. Eaton of 2008 tons was sunk, likely by a German submarine in European waters. The ship had sailed from an American port for France two weeks prior. James W. Elwell & Company reported the sinking via London agents. crew fate remains unconfirmed with about thirty men aboard and a general cargo on board.
The American destroyer Cassin, torpedoed in European waters October 16, has been repaired in a British yard and returned to station with the American destroyer forces. British and American officers praised the Cassin’s crew and officers, and Secretary Daniels officially commended them.
The crew of the American steamer Californian has been landed at a French port, the Navy Department announced. The 9125 ton supply ship struck a mine off the French coast and began sinking, as reported earlier by Vice Admiral Sims.
Lieutenant Edouard V. Isaacs U. S. Navy, taken prisoner when the President Lincoln was sunk, has been found in a German prison camp in Karlsruhe with a telegram from Switzerland confirming his location. The Red Cross alerted his wife in Portsmouth, Virginia, who had moved to Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
Navy leaders hailed rapid expansion under a sweeping bill. Congress approved increased enlisted strength from 7 000 to 131 485, Marine Corps to 176 500, and added Maj Gen and Brig Gen ranks. The measure authorizes total spending of 1 573 468 415 84 dollars, with prior year funding totaling roughly 3.25 billion for naval needs.
An enthusiastic National Labor party demonstration in Perth condemned peace propaganda. Former Labor Premier John Scadden spoke, denouncing the idea of following Russia and declaring it as dangerous and unpatriotic.
Dr P P Claxton United States Commissioner of Education appeals to American bankers to back a nationwide drive for better rural schools. He argues schooling underpins democracy war effort and national strength and urges consolidation of one room schools under a ten year program backed by federal and state aid.
July hearing before the House Rules Committee examined the expenditures in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Rep Miller of Minnesota proposed probing a trust fund of 185000 for Minnesota Indians and Rep Carter of Oklahoma urged investigation of a land purchase fund. Mr Sells denied interest in a specific tract. hearing to continue tomorrow.
Paris July 1Recommendations for the promotion of a large number of American medical officers with long service in France will be made soon by General Merittee Ireland Chief Surgeon of the American expeditionary forces in France. Official announcement was issued today.
The body of Colonel James W. Clinton U.S. Army was found in a physician's apartment in San Francisco. He had recently returned from France where he served on special duty with French forces. Clinton, 47, was awaiting assignment.
The National War Work Council of the Y M C A announced plans to recruit additional Directors and Secretaries to reinforce American Y M C A workers in Russia. The aim is to help Russia to help herself, not to dictate policy, with agriculturists, business leaders, and rural Y M C A specialists to join the effort.
Reported dispatches say French and British thrusts in Flanders and near Pigeon show allied confidence amid weeks of bitter fighting. Formation of the First Field Army under General Liggett nears completion with American sectors from St Mihiel to the Moselle River forming the left flank. American troops are appearing along a 150 to 200 mile front indicating rapid Americanization of the line as mobile units brace for emergencies created by the German offensive.
The two day convention of confectioners opens this afternoon led by president C W Moreland of Detroit. Discussions cover regulations on sugar use and manufacturing practices.
Death notices list Brown Frenk beloved husband of Tilda Brown, July 4 1918 at 11 am. Burial at Spring Grove Chapel July 3 at 3 pm. Strubbe Sarah K widow of August H Steubbe died June 2 aged 63. funeral July 2 at 2 pm from 224 Oak Street. Willey Clara wife of ah Wiles died June 3 with services at Ninth Street Baptist Church July 8 and private interment.
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