15 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
1
Reporters on the ground describe the Montdidier advance as costly and ineffective. German losses mounted while Allied forces faced stubborn resistance and limited returns from the broader drive.
June report says Montdidier Noyon offensive ended with little gain. Germans pushed five miles near Roye. Paris defense plans include evacuation of civilians if needed. Ten thousand workmen called for defense work as American and German artillery clash northwest of Chateau-Thierry. Casualties total heavy across army and Marines.
The American Women's Hospitals based at 687 Madison Ave New York plan war work in Wyoming and across Europe. Dr Florence Patrick named state chairman with officers and committees forming a governance body. The group parallels the Scottish Women’s Hospitals and supports refugee aid hospital operations and medical training for women.
New York reports a sea fight near the Virginia Capes as the British merchantman Delaware aided a damaged ship attacked by German submarines off Fort Carolina. The Delaware heard two SS calls Thursday evening and, two hours later, heavy firing ceased with the escorted vessel disappearing from sight.
An Atlante Port report details the British steamer Keenem docking after a Thursday night clash with a German submarine off Virginia. The running fight lasted hours as the submarine fired five inch shells and Keenem replied from about seven miles after exchanging fire at a thousand yards. Both vessels steamed at twelve knots during the engagement.
Washington reports shipments of overseas troops exceed 800000 with more than 1 million expected by July 1. Gen March says transport limits cap numbers while German offensives paused but lengthened the Allied line, increasing need for more American troops. Senator Kirby notes the weekly Senate military committee meeting with the War Council.
Milwaukee June 15 definite steps are being taken to promote concrete ship building. Fred Vogel Jr president of First National Bank and J J Petit president of Wisconsin National Bank offer twenty acres on the Kinninnik river free of tax rent or expense for a concrete ship plant to be used by the government or a responsible party.
Washington reports that under a military convention awaiting Senate ratification Americans aged twenty one to thirty one will be drafted in Great Britain and Canada. Irishmen and Australians in America are exempted. The treaty also subjects British and Canadians in America aged up to forty four to draft unless they enlist and ensures tax respect for future draft law extensions.
Mayor Hayes received a request from Governor Houx to close saloons hereafter in Laran. The order aims to keep young men from becoming intoxicated on the way to the army camp.
A Canadian report notes U S entry into the war improves morale and troop conditions in Europe. It cites suppression of English pamphlets and books in Canada to curb anti war social issues and German whisper campaigns, with authorities acting to ban such writings.
A dispatch reports German officers are taking a hand in Siberian politics as Col. Semenoff falls back toward Borsa Station. 2300 German and Austrian prisoners with artillery oppose him, while another force near Chita and cavalry threaten the railway. Bolshevik suppression fears and Cossack support waver as Japan considers action in self defense.
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