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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
5
In reports from London Ottawa and Berlin dated April 17 German forces captured Bailleul and swept Wytschaete Spanbroekmolen and parts of Messines ridge. British positions north of Bailleul Wulverghem retreated while French near Montdidier took prisoners and a machine gun.
Paris officials report shells from long range German guns killed a woman and wounded a man in the Paris district. The attack comes amid ongoing bombardment campaigns.
London April 17 reports from a Reuters correspondent with the British army headquarters in France say that despite desperate attacks by the Germans, no ground has been gained since Tuesday morning. The battle in the Ypres region is described as incredibly intense and is indicated to be going in favor of the British.
A military bill introduced by Senator Chamberlain of Oregon seeks army or navy court martial authority for spies and those aiding the enemy or disobeying draft and war material protections. It covers violations of espionage laws, destruction of war materials, and incitement of military insubordination.
The Browns trounced the White Sox 6 to 1 as Fielder Jones weapons and 18,000 fans watched. In New York the Giants beat Brooklyn 6 to 4 with Larry Doyle’s two hits. St Louis toppled Chicago 4 to 2 as Grover Alexander held the Cubs to two runs.
London reports the British line moved to a new defensive line before Ypres marking tightening of allied positions. A successful counter attack near Wytschaete aided a push, while German assaults north of Bailleul were repulsed. South of Arras British forces retook Meteren in a counter attack.
Secretary of War Baker arrives in Washington after six weeks abroad reporting on European affairs to President Wilson. He will outline military needs to Congress and defend the allied effort with Pershing and Entente leaders. In Chicago, Samuel J Mitchell and Edith Wonnell face arrest on charges of living together as a married couple in suite 500 of Jordan apartments.
Heavy artillery fighting occurred last night on the principal battle fronts between the Somme and the Oise rivers. Paris reports intensified bombardments and exchange of shelling as forces contest key positions along the river lines.
Washington April 17 the sabotage bill would carry 30 years imprisonment and 10 000 fine for insuring war materials or interfering with war industry. Senate accepted a conference report removing penalties aimed at strikers on war contracts. Senators Sherman and McCumber urged action while Hollis defended labor loyalty and warned laws cannot force work. A companion bill would court-martial spies under the espionage act.
German deputies accuse the army of keeping permanently disabled men in service and drafting political opponents. Cripples are retained, furloughs sold to war loan subscribers, and soldiers with socialist ties allegedly punished or posted to unfit duties.
A Long Island troop train derailed two miles east of Central Islip injuring about 60 and killing three soldiers. The five derailed cars caused major injuries. all wounded were taken to Central Islip state hospital. Authorities believe spreading rails caused the crash. The train carried furloughed National Army soldiers from Camp Upton to New York.
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