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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
2
Reports describe a new German offensive along the British front with heavy bombardments between Noyon Montdidier and near Arras as forces mass for action. Allied observers note French resistance holds, while Cantigny and other sectors face intense artillery and raids amid rapid war news from the Marne Valley.
The article details a German offensive along a four mile front from Chanterelne Farm to Sainte Euphrasie village, with French and British forces holding and counterattacking. It notes French British cooperation, a Cheshires bayonet stand, hill holdings near the Ardre Valley, and line reestablishment as casualties are tallied. Miss C J Brass, nurse major, receives the French War Cross for valor at Soissons.
The report highlights French civilians and soldiers enduring bombardment and refugee flights as German bombardments intensify. French resolve remains strong with belief Paris will not fall, while Haig notes limited British actions and Allied air raids behind enemy lines. The Belgian front reports heightened artillery near Nieuport and Dixmude with successful repelling of enemy attempts.
Reports say raids dominated last night's action on the British front with Haig's forces repelling German attempts south of Beaumont-Hamel and capturing thirty prisoners. French troops also took a few prisoners in a raid north of Bailleul amid increased artillery fire across Arras Givenchy and Robecq sectors.
The Observer reports that German forces have reached their limit on the western front while Allied forces, including American battalions, hold and recapture villages such as Bligny near Rheims. Paris remains out of reach for now, with alternating operations possible near Paris Amiens Rheims and Channel ports as the strategic aim.
Paris dispatch reports in La Liberté that Lieut. Col. Rousset says American aid accelerates rapidly and impresses beyond the Rhine. He notes American resources are organized to supply 200,000 men monthly as the alliance strengthens its impact.
Paris reports the London Paris air postal service has begun with aviator Lorgnat completing a third round trip in five hours and fifteen minutes. A strong head wind and air pockets made the return voyage difficult while Lorgnat said both he and his observer felt seasick from the rough air.
Walter Duranty reports a renewed German offensive from Montdidier to Noyon, aimed at a swift decision. He notes Germany’s shift to a central hammer blow, with Foch reinforcing and the Allied line hardening along the Marne, while German morale sags amid heavy losses.
In Maine France June 9 Captain George F Wellage of Eagle Pass Texas and Captain James O Green of Wisconsin distinguished themselves as Marines halted German efforts toward Paris. Wellage smoked out a machine gun nest and killed a German officer in a duel while Green attacked exposed gunners with two platoons and killed them. They fought through the night and returned to their lines after destroying two nests. One regiment in the action is linked to Detroit through officers marriages earning the moniker mother in law of the regiment.
Rome reports intense artillery across the Astico to the Plave with notable British success south of Asia, including eleven prisoners. A detachment raided Monte Pertica causing heavy damage and capturing one machine gun. Enemy attempts in Val Arsa and Astico were repelled by fire while air units bombed targets and claimed five enemy planes down.
Liberty Bonds and Other Service for buyers sellers and borrowers highlighted as part of a broad investment service. The note invites both new and returning investors to consult the firm for bond related needs.
Listing shows John Muir &C. Odd Lots with multiple office locations including 61 Madison Ave and 42nd Street 60th Street and Madison Ave 105 W 82nd St 125th St and 3rd Ave 26 Court Street Eklyn 810 Broad Newark Lenox Ave stock exchange affiliations and nearby venues.
In the region of the coast our aviators surprised an aviation camp between the Piave and the Livenza and near the Caldonazzo station during activity and bombed it effectively. Ten hostile machines were downed.
In Kiev a joint Ukrainian German Transport and Industrial Committee was formed to ease trade. German buyers stockpile textiles leather and foodstuffs at high prices, citing transportation disruption, while delaying promised manufactured goods due to transport shortages.
Montevideo reports that Foreign Minister Dr Baltasar Brun will leave for the United States on a warship later this month advancing diplomatic contacts.
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