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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
17
Washington reports that American soldiers hold about thirty eight miles along the western front. Secretary Baker and General March described the line as part of the Allied advance while U S forces prepare for the anticipated reorganization of troops. Officials said production of weapons and equipment accelerates for the expected arrival of more American troops this autumn.
The Age reports Premier Hughes of Australia may stay in London as Australia’s representative or take up residency in America, while he tours Britain as the imperial conference nears. The piece notes Hughes in London drawing attention from ministers and officials amid imperial talks.
U S Attorney Harold Hlatper examined the Western Union company books and reviewed material supplied by inspectors from Washington Philadelphia and Baltimore as part of an inquiry. Officials may be summoned as the probe expands with interrogations of travelers and staff in the case.
Washington dispatch reports casualties across the Army and Marines with totals for killed in action died of wounds wounded and other categories. Names appear with ranks units and home towns including Cortland Indiana Heyerely Tigergaln South Missouri and others.
Mrs. Thomas J. O’Connell of the Bronx insists a casualty list error left her son Thomas J. O’Connell alive. She cites letters and mail mixups, noting Augustus and William are in France while Thomas and Daniel remain in the United States. The report includes other soldiers, foreign born and at sea, with family notes and wartime service details.
Passaic New Jersey June 21 Thomas Zungars reported killed in action in Anilay’s casualty list he was twenty years old. He went to France with General Pershing and had been in the regular army two years. His father was killed in a railroad accident last December. He was the first to enlist in Port Jervis at sixteen.
A trench mortar bomb exploded near the Aberdeen proving grounds killing Sergeant Elmer St. John and Corporal James P. Roden and injuring a private. Secretary Baker and several ordnance officers were within 300 yards, unaware of the accident until later. Other reports list Lt. Wheeler killed near Scott Field and Lt. Vincent Blynn killed in England. the War Department reports ten deaths from aviation accidents for the week ending June 20.
Mrs. Mary Fagen of 1030 Avenue D College Point learned yesterday that her son Thomas H Pagan aged eighteen and a member of the Seventh Canadian Highlanders had been killed in action. An elder brother has been in France with the Canadians since 1914 and another brother Alfred serves in the U S Army.
London June 21 British casualties reported for the week ended today total 36 620 with 4 247 killed or died of wounds including Oscars Zab privates 1 414 wounded or missing officers and neivetes 30 724
Washington dispatch reports Pershing rejecting German propaganda alleging colored soldiers are kept from dangerous tasks. He cites official losses in four colored regiments up to June 18 and notes their high training, discipline, and eagerness for combat as proof they can handle heavy duty alongside white troops.
June dispatch quotes London Mayor praising Allied resolve and American vigor on the Western Front. Fen declares British and American unity unbreakable as Field Marshal Douglas Haig and American leaders stress unwavering effort. Also notes American industry and supply strength and a scattering of advertising copy intertwined with wartime report.
Sablone railway and started a large fire. Kaiser's forces moved to engage American troops, with reports detailing early clashes and contingent movements as the conflict escalated. Local observers noted scorch marks and smoke from the line as military actions unfolded nearby.
Berlin reports a local French force southwest of Noyon and near Clistean Thierry aided Americans in battle. The official statement says French and American troops suffered heavy losses and some prisoners were taken, with Germans in control of several prisoners.
A prisoner letter from Grenadier Landauer of the 11bth Grenadier Regiment dated June 19 portrays German 8th Division troops facing American forces near Chateau Thierry. He describes front-line conditions, dugouts from an inn, artillery bursts, and hopes for relief, noting morale remains despite heavy danger.
The Rainbow Division, after a hundred days on the Lorraine front, receives a French citation praising its military qualities and continual exemplary conduct. The document, issued by French army authorities, serves as a valued souvenir of the war for American troops.
Washington June 21 A report by Lieutenant Colonel Raymond F Bacon of the ordnance department says America is preparing to launch gas that will outdo the German gas squads. The statement was made at a meeting of engineers and board members of the American Institute of Mining Engineers in the food administration cafeteria.
The listing references Rogers Peet Company and a Broadway location near Toth Street with adjacent streets including 34th Street Paul Broadway Comers, Fifth Avenue, Warren, and Sint Be. The fragmentary text suggests a downtown retail or lease reference with multiple cross streets.
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