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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
7
Prisoners praised the American artillery as it threw German troops into confusion. Raymond S. Howell of Barnesville Ohio described leading a first line charge through open woods and a wheat field under heavy shell and machine gun fire, driving back Germans with bayonets.
Descriptions from Alsace and near Chateau Thierry detail American and French units resisting German attacks. Soldiers report heavy shelling, machine gun fire, and patrol clashes while advancing positions. wounded and captured prisoners are noted, with praise for American resolve and a vow to press toward Berlin.
The Italian counteroffensive at the Piave routed Austrian forces, driving as many as 18000 prisoners and inflicting heavy losses. Across Montello and Nervesa the battles produced numerous casualties, with thousands of Austrians fleeing into the river or tying to mules. An estimated 160000 Austrians stood on the western Piave during the retreat, while prisoners reported diverse regiments and brutal artillery bombardments.
In clear weather on June 26, five American bombing planes attacked Conflans in the Woevre region, dropping a large number of projectiles. Observers noted several hits while anti-aircraft fire was active but largely inaccurate. One enemy plane was sighted and did not engage. A second squadron was out northwest of Lory, with Lt. Robert E. III of Florida credited with shooting down an enemy aircraft. American artillery was active, with batteries near a German munition dump in the Woevre causing a significant explosion and flames.
At the Pilgrims annual dinner in London Duke of Connaught proposed a toast to President Wilson and King George praising their resolve against the common foe. He also toasted Sir Harry Brittain founder of the society knighted recently. Guests included William Morvis Hughes Australian Premier Sir Joseph G Ward and Joseph H Cook of the Australian Cabinet among other imperial conference delegates.
The Austrian reverse in Italy shocks German lines and weakens morale as British forces advance in France. The June 26 dispatch notes German strains amid the Italian setback and Allied pressure, with heavy fighting and strategic repositioning shaping the war’s balance.
William L. McPherson notes Italians exercise caution following Piave victory. floods shape pursuit, Capo Sile bridgehead established on eastern Piave bank. Austrian pressure shifts to Italy. Diaz may wait or strike, while Allied manpower and American aid grow.
Official statements describe reoccupation and extension of Cape Sile bridgehead, several enemy counterattacks repulsed, and captures including officers and men. Allied air strikes hit ammunition dumps and railway targets on Venetian Plain and Mattarello. Italian fronts show activity near Zugna ridge, Asiago Plateau, and Brenta Piave areas with successful local advances and prisoners taken.
Prisoners captured by the British report German surprise at the Austrian defeat. They believed the offensive movement would deliver a knockout blow to Italy and hasten an early peace, but mood among captives is dampened by the turn of events.
Prominent Parisians invited by James Kerney attended the first showing of America's Reply to the Huns. President Poincaré's envoy Lt Col Renault and Marshal Joffre led a distinguished crowd including Lord Derby and Paul Deschanel. The audience greeted Joffre with a loud reception as the regimental band performed.
First Lieutenant Ernest A. Giroux of Somerville, Massachusetts, a Lafayette Squadron aviator, was killed after a May flight deep in German territory. Reported by cable from Paris Red Cross headquarters, he had left Dartmouth College to serve in France, later transferring to aviation with the famous squadron.
Lieutenant Cyrus F. Chamberlain, son of banker F. A. Chamberlain, and last member of the Lafayette Escadrille, died in a French airplane accident on the front according to a cable received by his father.
Mount Clemons Mich June 26 Second Lieutenant John T Boyle was killed when the airplane he piloted fell during a practice flight near Selfridge Field. Lieutenant Allen B Ebey, observing in the plane, was seriously injured.
Local German societies met under Ludwig NI to discuss a separate Fourth of July parade amid strained Germany relations. Henry Weissman, president of the bazaar and New York German Association, contributed $1,000 to a $38,500 gift for Weissman. An aid to George R. Dyer, grand master of the parade, was named. Nissen declined Tribune access to discuss plans.
London June 26 The House of Lords discussed postwar League of Nations plans. Viscount Bryce urged an inquiry to inform the world, while Earl Curzon supported early discussion and a nucleus for unity among major states. He warned Germany’s admission would come only by force, proposing two leagues and arbitration as a path to peace.
Senate disclosures show Allied and neutral shipping losses from German U boats total 298,089 gross tons in the first 28 days of May. If the same ratio held, last three days would bring losses to about 258,671 tons, challenging earlier higher estimates and signaling the lowest monthly total since U-boat warfare began.
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