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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
3
June 21 reports say American forces attacked north of Chateau Thierry and advanced five-eights of a mile, driving Germans from a pocket by Belleau Wood. Waves of fighting continued at Cantigny and Seldeprey with American gains and German losses noted.
An American troop transport formerly a German liner, returning from a French port, was shelled two days from its departure by a German submarine. The running battle lasted over an hour as more than 100 shots were exchanged, but the transport escaped due to superior speed.
Washington June 22 new regulations issued on Friday to draft boards by Provost Marshal General Crowder interpret the work or fight order. They stress non usefulness of sports and specify waivers for illness vacancy and inability to secure productive work. Local boards may assist placement and defer action while seeking work and will induct those found idling into service.
London reports a great revolt beginning at Klay, with an intercepted wireless message from Moscow. Artillery stores exploded and continuous street fighting follows. The revolt spreads to Pollava and Chernihoy districts as about forty thousand panzer armed and organized participants join.
Italian and Allied reports describe a major Piave river front push. Italian forces recaptured Nervesa and advanced along the Montello ridge, driving Austrians north of Montebelluno and taking over 1,200 prisoners, dozens of machine guns, and large numbers of rifles as Capo Sile and Montello areas see renewed action.
Paris reports German forces attempted a three division assault along the Reims front between Vrigny and Lac Poipelle. French troops repelled the attacks with heavy losses to the enemy, inflicting strong counter-battery fire from the French artillery. Prisoners said three divisions were ordered to seize Reims during the night.
Washington reports a joint resolution introduced in the house to declare a state of war with Bulgaria and Turkey. It states the two governments’ forces have acted as warlike against the United States. Secretary Lansing testified on the Tabriz Incident noting an organized Turkish attack could justify war.
Washington reports Maj. Gen. W Brancker of the British air ministry says big American airplanes and seaplanes should fly across the Atlantic to reach the front by next summer. He is here to cooperate with American officials and aims to initiate a pioneer trans Atlantic flight without delay. The British air council has agreed to pursue routes for moving American made aircraft to the front, with an initial flight likely in a British made machine.
Samuel M. Ralston, former Indiana governor and permanent convention chairman, urged renomination and election of Woodrow Wilson in 1920 at Indianapolis opening sessions. He spoke after Vice President Thomas R. Marshall, who as temporary chairman gave the keynote address.
Berlin and Hamburg report food protests and bread ration cuts trigger strikes. Austrian premier Von Seydlers cabinet resigns amid hunger offensive collapse. Rioters attack bakeries and Hofburg. cavalry deployed. martial law anticipated. Berlin Hamburg Cologne demos leave several dead and many arrested.
The Senate military committee added an amendment to a 12 billion dollar army bill authorizing the war department to train in the United States and supply equipment to troops of any allied nation fighting Germany and Austria. Eight Central and South American nations with broken ties to Germany could field at least 2,750,000 men, according to local computations.
Washington reports the American steamer Schurz sank after colliding with the Florida off the North Carolina coast at 4 40 am ten miles southwest of Cape Lookout. One seaman died. others were rescued as the Schurz remained afloat for two hours after the collision while the Florida aided its crew.
Samuel Gompers was re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor by acclimation at the annual convention in St. Paul Minnesota on Thursday June 21.
A laboratory tour highlights the making of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with emphasis on cleanliness, sterilization, pasteurization, and careful extraction of herbs. The article notes large herb quantities and seasonality, praising reliability and effectiveness based on letters from women restored to health.
The government weighs war time limits on dog breeding as meat substitutes dwindle. A license system may ban mongrels and fancy dogs while preserving pedigreed and working dogs. Existing owners keep their pets, but new litters would face restrictions. Bonar Law faces tax debate and equity concerns.
An unusually foggy morning at Camp Grant hides a comic mishap as a soldier stands in line while the sergeant discovers he has been addressing a stationary post. The man’s delay and the fog create a harmless, humorous moment during drill.
A brief dialogue contrasts a practical business plan with social gestures. The speakers debate kiss throwing and emphasize delivering results. The term Good Friday is noted as “God's Friday” in parts of Europe and associated with a Black Friday label.
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