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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
1
American machine gun battalion in France battles Germans at a key bridge near Chateau Theirry. American and French forces drive back an enemy foothold on the Marne south bank. Reports praise Yankee grit as troops prevent river crossing despite German pressure.
The French state that German troops crossed the Oise last night but were driven back by French counter attacks. French gains were reported south of Noyon and positions improved north of the Aisne with heavy cannonading around Longpoint Neuilly Poterie and in the Rheims sector.
The number of men registered yesterday totaled about 750000, roughly 250000 fewer than earlier estimates, according to Provost Marshal General Enoch H. Crowder.
Washington reports no confirmation that a U-boat was sunk off the Jersey coast. Navy officials doubt light anti-submarine craft can strike a hit, but say nets are being drawn in and expect full results from current defense plans.
Shop workers unions across the country filed 180 complaints with the railway administration over the new wage scale by Director General McAdoo. Protests indicate many unions will not accept the terms, though exact strength of the reaction remains unclear.
International News Service reports two large airships sighted near an Atlantic port on June 6, signaling possible new airship activity and civilian exploration along the coast.
J Irwin Burgett a mobile attorney will qualify before clerk W C Griffin to serve as commissioner once orders arrive from Boston Polytechnic Institute. Commissioner Austill will not resign but be placed on the inactive list while Burgett fills Richard Jones job as deputy clerk.
Reports of the capture of a submarine off this port were received today. Naval officials are making every effort to confirm the report.
Washington reports German subs once off the Jersey coast now head toward the Gulf of Mexico. The Navy Department tightens precautions to protect routes in the West Indies and Gulf lanes and guards against mine damage. Troop and supply movements overseas proceed on schedule with full safety. Officials dismiss rumors of aerial raids or sea “mothership” submarines, noting U boats here cannot carry planes or launch raids.
New York on June 6 sees July cotton opening at 26 in price and October cotton quoted at 23.85 at the session start.
Under the Red Cross War Fund executive committee Mr John F Mitchell is appointed agent to collect unpaid subscriptions from the recent drive. Pledges are payable at the executive secretary office 72 St Michael street unless notified otherwise. Prompt payment at maturity is urged to avoid personal reminders. Signed 8 H Peck Chairman.
Washington dispatch reports seven killed in action three died of wounds four died of disease three died in accident twelve severely wounded one undetermined and three slightly wounded Walter Green from Homerville Georgia died of wounds and Jewell Reid from La Grange Georgia died in an accident
Washington reports say President Carleton’s rejection of the Western Union decision is viewed as a subtle invitation for government to operate telegraph lines. Officials cite Western Union earnings drop and AT&T talks to sever telegraph ties as reasons that bolster this view.
New York June 6 The United States government has purchased an entire block in the heart of the financial district valued at 5 million dollars. With improvements planned the total expenditure is expected to reach 10 million dollars filling a major real estate transaction.
Sen Lewis accused enemies of inviting submarines to American shores amid partisan fire. Sen Brandegee cited an editorial urging the navy to speed danger signals after enemy submarine actions.
London reports the German high command has deployed at least fifty divisions about six hundred thousand troops in the latest offensive on the Aisne Marne front. Stabilization of the front near Reims is claimed, with heavy cannonading near the Rhine suggesting a new German blow against that sector.
French forces beat back German advances along the Aisne Main front in the Mouldin Sous vent Auternes Vingre sector. They captured 150 prisoners and many machine guns. A German turning move on Ourscamp failed. French tanks regained ground near Courcy and a railway line in the Lonthant district. Air combat rages across the front.
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