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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1918
Page
5
British cavalry scored a brilliant counter attack retaking a wood and repelling two German assaults near Albert as French and British forces defend Montdidier Hangard and Grivesnes. Paris reports Amiens unlikely to fall with Poincare visiting Amiens region. Moreuil held after heavy fighting and 75 000 prisoners reported captured.
Dispatches report Gen Foch commanding Allied forces repelling German assaults near Grivesnes while French and British units inflict losses. British war office notes repeated attacks west of Albert and south of the Somme with limited progress as counter actions unfold. German efforts falter near Paris front, and Hindenburg faces delays despite extensive fighting.
Alessandro Vallejo, owner of a Brooklyn coffee house and alleged gang leader, was sentenced to die in the electric chair in the week of May 5 by Supreme Court Justice Cropsey. Vallejo was convicted of ordering the 1916 murder of Charles Umbriaco.
The Senate amendments to the agricultural appropriation bill raising the government wheat price to 2.50 were disagreed to by the house and the measure goes to conference A separate vote will be demanded in conference on the wheat price. Army orders announce Major General George T Bartlett is reduced from general to brigadier general in the regular army.
Lloyd Snell a selective service man from Pittsburgh was dishonorably discharged from the army for refusing a medical operation. He received a three year imprisonment sentence.
General Foch announced Amiens is now safe as French and British forces push an effective wedge into the German line south of the Somme between the river and Demuin. In the Avre Luce sector north of Montdidier British forces took prisoners and captured machine guns, with additional prisoners and guns seized near Hebuterne. Strong German counter attacks were repulsed.
Washington reports no American wounded aboard the Celtic amid belief the White Star liner hit by a mine off Liverpool more than a year ago. The vessel, built in 1901 and 20 904 gross tons, was on a England to America run and may be salvage. London says the boarding steamer Tithonus was sunk March 28 with one merchant officer and three naval ratings lost.
American railway engineers joined a hastily formed British force of 1500 men that held a vital sector against heavy German assaults until reinforcements arrived. The action occurred Tuesday afternoon near the Somme with units from nearby formations and allied troops, showcasing allied fighting spirit amid crisis.
Chicago April 2 The trial of 114 Industrial Workers of the World members on sedition and conspiracy charges opened before Federal Judge Landis. Prosecutors argue the I W W threatens national security while defense contends the group is a labor body seeking reform. Notable figures include William D. Haywood and Vincent St John. Jury selection began with 100 veniremen present.
A French official report estimates German casualties in the western front battle at 275000 to 300000. It notes mass evacuations to Belgium to hide sacrifices, identifies about 100 divisions engaged, and highlights heavy losses in the Fifth Twelfth Twenty-eighth One Hundred Seventh and Prussian Guard units.
Washington April 2 The casualty list issued here shows 24 names among United States expeditionary forces. Killed in action one died of wounds four died of disease two severely wounded and one slightly wounded.
The Shipping Board grants Atlantic and Pacific approval to place contracts with Oregon yards for 150 motor driven wooden ships of 3000 tons each under restrictions. March output exceeds goal by 12 000 tons yet deliveries lag due to steel plate shortages. Thirty hulls of 282 786 tons launched.
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