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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
5
Paris reports heavy German assaults south of Moreuil repulsed and unable to establish a foothold in French lines. French forces also broke up attacks near Rollot and advanced north of Flement, indicating a successful defense and limited gains.
Field reports note the British and French advance between the Somme and Demuin with quiet nights elsewhere. British gains south of Hangard and Hebuterne include prisoners, machine guns, and repulsed counter attacks. Paris and Berlin dispatches confirm ongoing artillery duels and local raids along the Luce Oise fronts.
The Senate Judiciary Committee favorably reports a bill with 20 year prison terms and $10,000 fines for aiding the German cause or obstructing war bonds recruiting or enlistment. It bans disloyal talk and curtailment of essential war production with similar penalties, broadening the bill’s scope.
London reports the British have retaken the town of Aylette eight miles southwest of Arras. They also repulsed violent German attacks in the Nampoux area.
Washington April 3 General March orders the daily casualty list suspended and directs that all news must come from General Pershing in France. The move centralizes casualty reporting to Pershing’s press channels.
Unofficial results from 66 of 71 counties show Lenroot 128,028, Davies 120,286, Berger 87,096 with Milwaukee four precincts unfinished. With Milwaukee remaining, Lenroot leads Davies and Berger in the race for U.S. senator as pro Germanism and Wilson backing Davies affect the Republican edge.
In Washington on April 8 Senator Thomas of Colorado charged German spies are sabotaging gas mask production for France. He cited 2900 defective masks in a 5000 batch and alleged sabotage by factory workers. He tied labor unrest to German propaganda and urged harsh action against inciters and profiteers. Senators Reed and Pomerene echoed concerns about labor disruption and I W W influence during wartime.
Washington reports indicate the United States will fuse American troops with British and French units to rush forces to France. Pershing, Bliss, and Baker oversee plans while pure American formations may meld into mixed brigades to meet urgent needs.
The government announced a complete overhaul of war supply purchases. War Industries Board chair Bernard M. Baruch said prices will be fixed for all war materials and profiteering stamped out. Industrial giants will serve the government without criticism under the new system.
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, traveling with Ambassador Page, is expected in Rome from the Italian front. He will attend the embassy wedding of Miss Augustus Grover of Princeton to Hart Anderson, embassy secretary, and will meet Premier Orlando Finance Minister Nitti and General Zuppelli.
Washington April 8 The house concurred in a senate resolution requesting the president designate a day of prayer for American arms.
One thousand two hundred foundry workers at the American Car and Foundry company walk out demanding higher wages and an eight-hour day. They had been earning a standard hourly wage.
E M Grossman resigns as chairman of the Missouri state council of defense Four-Minute Men. He previously served as attorney for a man charged with disloyalty and reportedly sought to influence attitudes amid the case.
Chicago reports overwhelming loyalist votes in aldermanic elections as Socialists lose all contests. Mayor Thompson’s candidates also fail to win any races. Voter turnout shows 887,870 total votes with 278,928 men and 118,447 women, compared with 425,705 previously.
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