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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
8
On June 6 American forces in France held a bridge at Chateau Theirry. A machine gun battalion killed more than 1,000 Germans while French troops killed over 300 who had foothold on the Marne southern bank. Americans and French positioned in windows and doors, repelling German attacks.
French official statement says German troops forced a crossing of the Oise last night but were driven back by strong French counterattacks. South of Noyon French gains hold. north of the Aisne French positions improved. Heavy cannonading reported around Longpont Neuilly Poterie and in the Rheims sector.
The total number of men registered yesterday was about 750000, roughly 250000 fewer than prior estimates. Provost Marshal General Enoch H. Crowder released the updated figures in Washington noting the shortfall in the draft pool.
Washington reports no confirmation from the navy that a U boat has been sunk by patrol vessels off the Jersey coast. Officials doubt American anti submarine craft have reached an undersea target, though the netting is being drawn in and defense plans promise full results.
Protests from railroad shop workers unions spread across the country over the new wage scale urged by Director General McAdoo on the wage commission report. By this afternoon 180 complaints had been filed with the railway administration claiming the increases are insufficient and many unions indicate they will not accept the terms.
Two dirigible balloons departed an Atlantic port on June 6 to aid a search mission for submarines, joining a multinational effort. Officials said the airborne group would scout the area for signs of submersibles while coordinating with naval forces.
United States Commissioner Jere Austill expects orders to report to Boston Polytechnic Institute for Navy aviation training. J Irwin Burgett, a prominent Mobile attorney, will qualify before Clerk W C Griffin as commissioner once orders arrive. Austill remains a commissioner and will be placed on the inactive list. Burgett will fill the former deputy clerk Richard Jones position.
Reports persist that a submarine has been captured, with officials and analysts weighing the implications. The item remains unconfirmed, but multiple sources indicate the vessel may have fallen into adversary hands amid ongoing naval confrontations.
The Navy reports German submarines moving from the Jersey coast into the West Indies Gulf lane and orders protection for shipping and mine clearance. Overseas troop and supply movements proceed on schedule with precautions. Officials reject rumors of u boat air raids or carrier mother ships as unfounded.
New York on June 6 records July cotton at 26 and October cotton at 23.85 at the day’s opening.
Under authority of the Red Cross War Fund executive committee John E. Mitchell is appointed as agent to collect unpaid subscriptions from the recent drive. Pledges are payable at the executive secretary's office 72 St Michael Street, second floor, unless notified otherwise. Chairman 8. H. Peck urges prompt payment to avoid personal notices and expenses.
Today's casualty list reports seven killed in action three died of wounds four died of disease three died in accident twelve wounded severely one undetermined and three slightly wounded Walter Green from Homerville Georgia died of wounds and Jewell Reid from La Grange Georgia died of accident.
Washington June 6 government officials see President Carleton’s rejection of Western Union’s telegraph controversy ruling as a subtle opening to push government control. Diminished Western Union earnings and AT&T reports of separating telegraph operations are cited as reasons to back the move.
New York June 6 Details of a major real estate transaction show the United States government has bought an entire block in the heart of the financial district valued at $5,000,000 with improvements planned. total expenditure may reach $10,000,000.
London reports estimates by military experts that 600000 Germans have entered the latest offensive along the Aisne Marne front. Officials say the front between Soissons and Rheims is now stabilized and heavy cannonading near Rheims could signal a new German thrust against that sector.
Paris reports continued local actions along the Aisne-Marne battle line with German advances repulsed, about 150 prisoners and machine guns captured, and French forces regaining ground near Courcy after a tank-supported thrust. Air battles rage across the front as fighting intensifies.
Washington state headlines describe a bitter senate debate sparked by Senator Lewis accusing German submarines of being invited to American shores through partisan criticism of the administration. Senator Brandegee cited a navy department editorial calling for a stop to delays in issuing signals.
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