12 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
1
American troops led a successful raid north of Toul in Lorraine, reaching the German second line about 600 yards back after four hours of artillery preparation. The operation, first sole American action with no French participation, left trenches demolished and many papers captured, with no American losses reported.
Captain Edward G. Bliss of the engineer corps son of General Tasker H. Bliss U S A has proved a first class military man. He graduated from West Point in 1916 and has been on duty in Washington and will soon see service in France. General Bliss is the permanent American representative on the inter allied war board.
Capt. H. C. McLean of New York is designated by the war department to cooperate with the Washington fire department in protecting temporary government buildings from fires. These structures are often built of highly inflammable material and a close guard plus regular fire drills have been implemented to prevent accidents and incendiaries.
In a reported action, German forces occupy trenches that are described as being epocked in. the text notes combat conditions and a defensive position held by German units amid ongoing fighting.
The Spanish steamship Igotz Mendi, previously run aground near the Shaw lighthouse, has been refloated and returned to service. Three Americans were held aboard during the incident. Proceedings took place in Copenhagen on March 12.
Tokyo plans to finance sending of two divisions to northern Manchuria to safeguard allies interests. China agrees to cooperate with Japan and funds for an expeditionary force in Siberia are voted. A U S officials deny any demand for immediate withdrawal of Japanese troops from Siberia.
United States troops unaided by the French penetrate the German front north of Toul, dash 300 yards into enemy positions, kill many in close combat, and return with trophies and information. Casualties include several killed and wounded among named soldiers and officers from the unit.
General Crowder ordered a general movement of 95 000 selective men to the various cantonments. The order affects every state in the union except Minnesota and Iowa.
General Peyton March acting chief of staff said the war department action to prohibit home addresses of American soldiers killed or wounded in France followed General Pershing's recommendation after a French protest. He defended the policy as protecting military information and urged the American press to support Pershing's views.
Washington March 12. Andrew Donnie Skagg of Newbern Tennessee and Leo Shott Harvie of Cincinnati Ohio naval aviators were killed in an airplane accident in France, the navy department announced.
Newton D. Baker American secretary of war arrives in Paris aboard an armored cruiser. He is greeted by General Pershing and French officials, escorted through a crowd with American and French military guards, then proceeds to Paris for talks with Clemenceau’s representatives. No submarines sighted and weather generally fine during the voyage.
General Pershing reports four privates killed in action and eight from disease plus four severely wounded and twenty one slightly wounded. Navy announces two aviation service deaths in France Andrew Skaggs of Newburn Tennessee and Harvie of Cincinnati Ohio died in an airplane accident. Names listed include Frank J Osgood Linnie Fellinger Francisco Disabatine Otis Green Joe H K Bush John B Frayne Edward J Smith and others.
The Senate approved legislation to sell enemy property in the United States to sever German influence. It empowers the alien property custodian to place assets, including docks at Hoboken, into American hands while affirming protections for Germans and Austrians living here. Debate focused on treaty concerns and compensation for Americans.
A New York report from March 12 states the formation of a national body called The Soldiers' Families of America. Its aim is to ensure no family of a soldier is neglected, provide food and clothing, send children to school, and find employment for those in need. It seeks representation from every state and local division.
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