02 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
1
Telegram to Mrs. Martha J. Smith announced Lieut. Howard Lowell Smith field artillery died from wounds received in action June 6. The city of Oshkosh was jolted by the news as residents learned of the loss, with many recalling his service and sacrifice.
Howard L. Smith born in Oshkosh June 11 1891 and educated at Law rence College rose to secretary of Oshkosh Savings and Trust and a director before his death in France. He served as military police in Paris and likely fell in active combat after Easter in 1919 era. He was a respected musician organist and choir director at First Methodist church and active in Masons and Elks.
Washington reports President Wilson has finalized a doctrine of aid to Russia and oppressed nations, promising a clear postwar plan to ensure every nation gets a fair chance. A July Fourth Mount Vernon speech will unveil aims and the broad program for allied supply efforts, including actions near Kola and Hola, with American sailors involved in support missions.
The community mourns Aleheet Ennis a clean cut high minded youth who died serving his country His death followed Nova training and service at Fort Sheridan Fort Ogiethorp and in France His mother sister and brothers Carlton Marshall and Robert Ennis of Evanston Dayton and in France mourn with him as do the families of his in law and fellow servicemen
The front stalls as German pauses fuel speculation of a new intermediate long range howitzer to hit Paris from forty to fifty miles. Italian and Austrian actions continue on Asiago and Mont di Val Bella as Rome reports indices of mounting engagements and prisoner captures amid the broader push.
Washington reports Germany will be unable to send delegates to the Berne conference planned for August 5 on prisoner treatment and exchange. The German government informed the United States via Spanish channels and the U S has asked for the conference to be rescheduled to the earliest possible date.
Washington DC debate over permanent government control of telegraph, telephone, and related lines dominated the House commerce and military panels. Secretaries Baker and Daniels and Postmaster General Burleson urged the Aswell resolution, while the House shifted jurisdiction to the military committee, with support for government operation if armed conflict requires.
Fragmentary text reports a British statesman’s son wounded in battle marrying, with later lines discussing wartime telegraph and telephone service, government control, and views of officials including Mr Daniels and Postmaster General Burleson on nationalization of communications during war.
The Belgian steamer Chiller van was sunk about fourteen hundred miles off the Atlantic coast on June 21. Twenty-five survivors were rescued by a sailing vessel on June 27. A German submarine action is suspected as the cause, with no confirmed details on crew losses.
Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel will soon sign a decree to enlarge Naples port. New quays and docks will be built and linked by railways. A large drydock is planned, destined to be the Mediterranean's largest.
A large fire at the Acina Explosives plant in Mount Unto Pennsylvania destroyed five major buildings of the facility. Origin of the blaze is unknown and damage is estimated over $1,000,000. Fire remains out of control.
Kenneth We Davidson eldest son of Representative J F Davidson lies in a precarious condition in a Washington hospital after sustaining a rupture of the right lung while awaiting army induction papers. Medical exams indicate likely adhesion issues. rest is prescribed for several weeks before potential recovery.
Volunteers from Milwaukee staged a farewell for prospective recruits marching through Laestid to a city hall rally. The Star Spangled Band played as cheers rose for the sending of the local youths to join the Great Lakes program.
United Press reports that 60d to 49 900 German and mercenary troops are concentrating near Murman Coltet and Kola in Russia as a possible drive forms toward the Murman coast. A number of American workers are said to be with Allied forces at Kola. Information came via wire service cables but details remain uncertain as forces press toward the Maurman area along the Gulf of Orena.
In Columbus Ohio more than 400 street carmen returned to work today after a two day strike. Union leaders and company officials agreed to submit all differences to the War Labor Board for settlement and a peaceful return to service.
An influenza outbreak spreads rapidly causing school disruptions and mine closures. Infected workers and desertions hinder operations. communities brace for extended shutdowns and economic strain as efforts to contain the illness intensify.
France and Paris mark Independence Day with plans for July observances. Meetings at universities include readings from General Pian Maurice and Eric Forrulie. Boston figures deliver speeches. Parades and reviews planned across Paris suburbs with American troops rumored to participate.
A large explosion in a British shell factory last Monday night killed between sixty and seventy workers and injured many more. The exact toll is unclear as officials warn the casualty count may rise. Factory operations are expected to resume within two days as workers are praised for their calm handling and readiness to return.
United Press reports in New York that Mrs Story and her husband Sterling pleaded not guilty in general sessions court to a charge of conspiracy and larceny. The case involves a plan to obtain contributions from the Nie Honal fteijef society with a one fifth share claimed by Sterling. Mrs Story is president of the Good Allen Story and a lieutenant in the army. A two week delay was granted on motion by Story lawyers.
An article from an Allied press discusses the postwar financial danger of having large wartime reserves. It argues money tied to war industries must be redirected to productive use and warns against dumping that could ruin industry and the economy.
A severe hailstorm Monday afternoon raked Clay County Minnesota, causing about 1 million dollars in damage to crops and gardens in Moorhead and surrounding areas. The storm carved a four mile wide path, injuring growers and delaying field work across the county.
German sources cited by the Corriere d Italia claim Berlin plans faster cruisers with guns twice the size of their current heavy armament. The reports suggest a push to challenge Allied naval forces soon, as cited from Rome.
Allied troops push forward along the Marne and Clignon sectors with strengthened positions near Vaux and Chatenaud. German forces suffer losses as French American units advance, while British lines hold near Amiens and Bougincourt despite counterattacks.
Nogales Ark reports seven men arrested on the border by army officers for fomenting a revolution in Mexico. They will be taken to Tucson for a preliminary hearing. Additional arrests and seizures of ammunition and rifles occurred at various towns as the probe widens. Nogales business men fear arrest as bonds are set pending hearings.
Washington announces July 4 fleet showcase as Methickem Union and Newport Sew shipbuilding and Drydock Co will launch fourteen destroyers, with contributions from William Cramp & Son Philadelphia and Great Lakes shipbuilders. Three more near completion. Tonnage varies, many ships under 500 tons.
According to Swedish press reports Germany has sent a summons for Finland to accept a monarchical government without delay. If refused, Germany threatens to establish a military dictatorship in Finland.
The American forces on the Marne Front captured Vaux and a large stretch of the Paris highway west of Chateau Thierry after fierce fighting. They took 27 German prisoners, including five officers, and seized machine guns and equipment. Air and artillery support accompanied the assault, with heavy house-to-house fighting in the town. The attack extended several miles, advancing beyond old German positions as prisoners described the Americans fighting like wild men.
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