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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
13
Secretary Baker told chasseurs that more than 700,000 Americans are now in France. He recalled the last announcement that about half a million had sailed for the battle front and noted the “Blue Devils” bid farewell after aiding the campaign.
Secretary Baker bid farewell to the Blue Devils of France at the base of the Washington Monument. He noted over 700,000 American soldiers abroad and recalled the 600,000 previously sailing for the front. Jusserand and other officials witnessed the send-off as the unit heads to Baltimore and points north.
In the Mont Didier to Noyon clash the German assault met stiff Allied defense. German waves were repelled by intense machine gun and artillery fire. Courcelles changed hands repeatedly while Mont Renaud held firm and Le Plemont remained in Allied hands as the center at Ressans-sur-Matz fought on. Continued on page 18.
Committees from Fort Wayne and Allen County met to plan the drive for selling war savings stamps. Kiwanis members and local business leaders prepared posters and routes for distribution. Women will play a prominent role in the campaign as Fort Wayne residents continue their patriotic efforts. Continuous coverage noted as continued on page 19.
A Brazilian captain reports an American freight ship fired five shots at a German submarine about seventy five miles off the New Jersey coast. The engagement began after 40 o'clock when a United States army transport opened fire. The submarine’s damage or fate was not clear.
A resolution by Senator King of Utah urges sending an American military force with allies to Russia to help expel German powers. It calls for a committee to work with the ambassador and others to counter German propaganda and support Russia's economic industrial and political freedom.
Doctors donate time to Pure Milk Station as weighing and measuring babies continues. Enthusiastic physicians, nurses, and volunteers join in this war time health effort, with mothers bringing infants to be weighed and measured each afternoon for a week.
Indianapolis June 10 Chairman Vain Nuys of the democratic state committee received telegrams from acting Chairman W B Hollister and Representative Scott Ferris saying they will attend the democratic state convention here next week Ferris probably will speak Hollister and Ferris did not explain their purpose but their presence signals national significance as Vice President Mars may review war administration accomplishments The platform is expected to be one of the fires drafted this year by the democrats and leaders of national prominence are said to be coming to influence the war platform Terrel Marion announced his candidacy for the democratic nomination for superintendent of public instruction.
Associated Press report from June 10 details U S marines piercing German lines for about two thirds of a mile on a 600 yard front in Belleau Wood northwest of Chateau Thierry. Ninth and 23rd Infantry regiments, Syracuse brigade, hold right flank near Paris. Major Edward D. Cole leads MG battalion. Ninth and 23rd had previous frontline duty near capital. Two Minenwerfer captured. one to Washington, one to Annapolis. 73rd also supported and captured machines June 6.
Mary Geay and Ron Harn appeared before United States Commissioner Logan on charges of making threats to the president. The proceedings drew a crowded audience as witnesses testified and authorities described sensational exchanges. The state’s principal witness was Rose Sulter, with Franc Emerick defending. (Continued on Page 2, Column 1.)
Admiral William S. Benson, chief of naval Operations, directs the U S Navy and allied forces in the effort against German submarines off the Atlantic coast, coordinating strategy and actions to curb the U boat threat.
London reports from June 10 indicate German bombs struck British hospitals seven times between May 16 and June 1. Total casualties reach 997, with 11 officers and 318 other ranks killed, plus five nursing sisters and eight auxiliary corps members among the dead, and 18 officers and 534 other ranks wounded along with 11 nursing sisters, seven auxiliary corps members, and 73 civilians.
Washington June 10. German submarine raiders, first seen off American waters after the declaration of war, reportedly still operate off the Atlantic coast. A Brazilian vessel crew claims sighting a submarine and a possible mother ship, while navy officials report no additional sinkings or confirmations.
United States District Attorney in Fort Wayne says investigations into pro German sentiment are advancing. He cites the Genth-Horn case as an example and predicts developments in the next few days. The official notes wartime unity and federal law enforcement.
Reports from correspondents describe a fierce battle as German forces push forward in a new assault on the French front. The fighting comes in waves with heavy tolls on both sides as the objective remains unresolved.
German forces press on between Mont Didier and Noyon in a fierce offensive. They seize Mery Belloy and St Maure and push into Marqueglise. French defenses hold on wings as waves of attacks test the front. Reports say the battle is among the war’s fiercest so far with large prisoner counts.
At South Bend Indiana on June 10 Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board outlined a vast national building program. He spoke to Notre Dame graduates about a merchant fleet of 25 million deadweight tons and a $5 billion project to link the United States with South America by weekly steamship service. The plan aims to boost trade across the Pacific with Asia and promote U S commerce with Europe, serving humanity through global shipping.
Washington reports a 1 761701 000 appropriation for American merchant marine. Shipping board requests rise in funding now reduced by about 1 2 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 It outlines allocations for shipbuilding yards operating ships and related costs. George Creel is asked to appear before the appropriations committee to explain the need for the appropriation.
Mrs Lily Busch widow of Adolphus Busch arrives in Havana within twenty four hours with her attorney Harry Is Hawes. He traveled with state department passports to bring her back. In Germany she reportedly ran a hospital for German wounded.
New York June 10. The French government has assigned fifty English speaking soldier priests to assist Knights of Columbus chaplains and secretaries with the American army in France, aiming to appoint one hundred more. William J. Mulligan and Rev P J McGivney, who just arrived after a three months tour, announced the plan and noted $2,000,000 spent expanding K of C work abroad. Forty five huts are being erected with most in operation, and 175 secretaries have joined the front.
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