30 May 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
1
The readable parts describe a city field and religious or community event amid wartime notes. Names and places are unclear but indicate a local civic or church activity with possible dates or leaders.
Paris reports intensified fighting south of the Aisne with Germany throwing heavy manpower into the southern push toward the Marne valley. Soissons has fallen and British forces retreat toward Rheims as Allied reserves reinforce weak sectors in a widening battle on a critical front near Paris.
Paris May 30 The battle line held through the night with French forces guarding the western exits of Soissons and resisting repeated German attempts in the Soissons region. Northwest of Rheims Franco British units repelled assaults while German gains toward Fere en Tardenois remained limited.
A semi official note issued today says the German flood will soon be damned and outlines the situation between Rheims and Soissons as of May 30.
Associated Press reports a German assault on Allied positions northwest of Festubert in Flanders was repulsed entirely. British forces conducted a raid near Locon last night, capturing prisoners.
Ellis Parker Butler reflects on aging Civil War veterans in Ilushing Long Island, recalled during World War I patriotic events. He notes the forgotten status of these men, their quiet dignity on the platform, and the shared memory across the nations divided by war, concluding with a call to honor both sides.
American forces repel a strong German counterattack in the Cantigny sector, maintaining the line and driving back enemy assaults amid ongoing battles.
The British report a renewed strong counterattack west of Montdidier against American troops in Cantigny. Despite nearly continuous assaults since their advance, the Americans repelled each wave, holding firm against Hun fire in the Toul sector.
The second section of General Pershing's communiqué for Wednesday states a 50 man raiding party failed to break American lines. The attackers suffered 10 dead and four wounded, while American casualties were light.
After a long quiet period, the American sector northwest of Toul saw a sharp uptick in activity with German shells flying and a sustained harassing fire. The artillery duel remained intense through the night and into today.
The transport Leasowe Castle was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean Sunday, the British admiralty announced. One hundred and one people drowned, including military officers and 79 soldiers.
Friends of Judge Ben C. Dawkins denounce Senator Smiths proposed new supreme court district as political chicanery. It would exclude Lincoln Union and Jackson parishes while adding LaSalle Winn and Natchitoches, shifting lines from the Fifth Congressional District and aiming to affect races including Judge Reynolds of Arcadia and Sidney Herold of Shreveport. Dawkins declined to discuss the matter for publication.
In Little Rock on May 30 returns show U S Senator Joe T Robinson, Gov C H Brough, and seven Arkansas congressmen nominated in the Democratic primary. Robinson led Stephen Brundidge by about two to one and Brough defeated L C Smith by roughly three to one.
In Waukesha Wisconsin Grace Lusk was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Mary Newman Roberts. She shouted accusations at acting district attorney D S Fullas as the verdict was read.
Rotarian E. K. Means spoke on war's moral effect at today's luncheon. He argued war would curb selfishness and spur sympathy and better action, foreseeing a future peace after the current calamity. Rev. C. S. Newman offered a prayer. the meeting was led by R. Downes Jr. with Rev. Newman as the sole guest.
The May 30 casualty list from American forces in France shows five killed in action, one died of wounds, four died in accidents, eleven died of disease, nine severely wounded, two slightly wounded, and three missing. Three officers are named with privates Johnnie Jackson of Lamar Mississippi and Willie Washington of New Orleans dying in an accident, and Private Dave Anderson of Plaquemine Louisiana dying of disease.
Paris May 30 Premier Clemenceau had a narrow escape from capture when he left a front point just minutes before a patrol of 40 Ulhans arrived. The report cites the Petit Journal as the source.
School board selects virtually the same faculty today. Kor Nent Treerm remains listed among educators as decisions cover classroom assignments and staffing for the new term.
City School Board grants a 38 13 percent pay hike for white teachers and about 20 percent for colored teachers, effective nine months pay. Miss Isidel Dueringer resigns. Miss Florence Faulk named domestic science teacher. A summer school plan may begin Monday if enough students enroll. about half the grade staff and part of the high school faculty may teach six weeks. The eight month term continues for colored teachers.
Three church services were held today under President Wilson’s proclamation of prayer humiliation and fasting. Congregations gathered at First Presbyterian, St. Matthew’s Catholic, and a Jewish temple with business houses closed. Reverend Newman presided. readings included Nehemiah and a letter from a blind veteran. prayers and reverence followed with kneeling and standing.
Paris on May 30 reports one enemy plane shot down by anti air craft guns during an attempted raid. None reached the city though some bombs fell in the suburbs.
The case of Henry Bernstein et als versus City of Monroe et als is scheduled for trial in district court on June 10. The suit challenges the validity of a large bond issue approved last year for municipal improvements.
Memorial ceremony honors fallen service members as nation reflects on sacrifice. Public figures and veterans attend, with remarks stressing duty, courage, and the enduring legacy of those who served.
Washington May 20 Memorial Day gains solemn meaning as Americans honor khaki troops in France and sailors lost at sea. President Wilson proclaims a day of public humility fasting and prayer urging nationwide observances amid growing war casualties and overseas deployments.
In New York on May 30 the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus at 96th Street and Amsterdam Avenue was consecrated with a solemn ceremony before a large clergy and laity gathering. Cardinal Farley presided as Bishop Patrick J. Haynes conducted the consecration and Bishop William T. Russell of Charleston performed the pontifical mass.
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