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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
3
Reports from the field say the German drive along the Aisne and Marne fronts is slowing while attempting a westward shift toward Paris. German claims of large loot and gains are disputed by critics who question air superiority and strategic aims to seize rail links and reach the sea.
British readers report steady morale amid German setbacks in France. Londoners discuss Gen Foch’s plans and anticipate American forces joining the front, with afternoon papers praising U S troops near Montdidier and predicting a turning point.
Ottawa dispatch notes 18 338 recruits added to Canadian expeditionary forces in the fortnight ending May 15 with 16 146 infantry. Net gain across all units reaches 2 etc plus muster by district reaches 2 total includes volunteers and U S volunteers. May 2 figures and draft orders cited.
In Amsterdam a Wolff bureau filing in Philadelphia accounts reveals a case involving chemical concerns and a dispute over fees from American doctors. The fragmentary report hints at a public interest legal or medical governance matter.
A Paris Havas report describes closer Anglo-French cooperation on the front. March saw unity of action amid a dangerous battle with blocked roads. today Allied troops outnumbered still press forward with coordinated maneuvers. British and French forces fight side by side at Craonne, with mutual support between staffs noted.
German offensive south of the Aisne makes gains only in territory and time. Allies retreat from Soissons toward Rheims as German pushes slow but costly. unity of command improves Allied position versus March offensive. Readiness of reserves and gun placement ahead of crossing points noted.
Senator James Hamil ton Lewis stated in a Chicago speech that the United States now has about one million soldiers abroad and will match England in numbers by December 1. He cited hundreds of millions in explosives and large military outlays and noted ongoing ordnance production and shipment to Pershing’s forces.
A study of Mark fourteen verses provides context for the Passover with Jesus among the disciples, his betrayal, and the night in Gethsemane. The piece links Luke and John accounts, stresses humility as Jesus washed feet, and urges reliance on Christ’s peace.
A wartime report notes the effectiveness of British air raids behind German lines. It cites successful strikes at night targeting troop concentrations and rear areas as proof of strategic advantage.
German divisions attacked French Sixth Army along the Aisne and Berry au Bac sector aiming at Laon Gate. The line held with no break though a salient formed. Allied reserves are being brought up and a counter move is prepared to straighten the front.
The Petit Journal reports Clemenceau avoided German capture by minutes as troops neared a town. A small group of French defenders remained, including a general who was examining positions with a field glass and was killed in the ensuing clash.
American heavy artillery scored direct hits on an enemy ammunition dump east of St Mihiel in France. The explosion lit up the sky with a terrific blast and a tall white smoke pillar rising for many yards.
Canada’s registration board mobilizes volunteers for the registration drive with teachers and labor groups, appealing to 800000 fraternal members. Aimed to raise awareness via pulpits and cinema campaigns, the plan seeks to simplify procedures and train deputies for a three week rollout before the registration day.
W M Neil of the Canadian railway war board laments weak domestic coal demand as western mines ship less than half capacity. Dealers and labor hold back orders, delaying plans to secure 50 percent of next winter’s coal, despite available supply and weather conditions.
Lieut.-Col. Edoward Debilly told about 3,000 at Iowa State College commencement that France is holding its own and not bled white, with confidence in the future and a front practically the same as in 1914. He cited three fighting men at the front and reserves to fill gaps.
Unreadable OCR fragment notes a mass burial related to a raid in The Hague. The text references victims and panic but lacks full details, names, or dates due to garbled source material. The fragment hints at a casualty toll and city-wide fear surrounding the incident.
Gen von Kessel, military commander, died suddenly at his Amsterdam home. Berlin reports attribute the death to unexpected causes, leaving authorities to confirm details.
The English Channel sees its first train ferry run from Newhaven to Dieppe carrying rail cars. War demands have shifted thousands of British railway cars to France using freighters and new ferry methods to bridge tidal variations.
An official report describes the concrete ship Faith during its second trial trip off the Pacific coast in strong wind and choppy seas. The vessel is believed to be unsuperior to similar ships of the same size and power. The Faith will soon undertake its maiden cargo voyage.
An old account notes the Dead Sea’s salinity and isolation with no outlet, its sapphire blue surface framed by surrounding hills, and hints at geologic activity and a distant explosion that, according to the text, ruined Sodom or Morrah in biblical Genesis references.
A Saskatchewan settler praises Dodd's Kidney Pills for restoring strength to perform harsh winter work and reclaiming long life after kidney trouble. The pamphlet also touts kidney remedies and other cures with anecdotes and general claims about relief from rheumatism and asthma.
The Vancouver World reports on British actions in the Middle East, noting troops in Ba and Mosul, continued rule in India, and a Persian Gulf railway drawing Arab workers. It cites Arab chroniclers and locals reacting with astonishment to British presence and governance.
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