22 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
1
General Pershing cables the War Department denying reports that Negro American Expeditionary Forces are kept from dangerous combat. He praises colored troops for training and eagerness, noting losses and comparing danger levels to white units.
Washington reports that the war department may train in the United States and supply equipment to foreign troops if needed. Secretary Baker said no specific plans exist, but the amendment to the army appropriation bill would allow action. Central and South American nations already severed ties with Germany, totaling about 2.75 million potential troops. Brazil could field up to 1,000,000 with U.S. help. the other seven nations combined would add over 90,000.
Report from the front describes a strong Italian barrier from Asiago to the sea halting Austrian advances in the Piave region. Italian, British, and French forces press the enemy on Montello to the Piave mouth while American aviators join allied airmen in bombing pontoon bridges. Food shortages plague Austria Hungary as the frontier fights continue and the front remains dynamic with French and British gains near Arras Albert and Merris.
The navy department reports the American steamer Schurz sank after a collision with the Florida off the North Carolina coast near Cape Lookout at 4 40 Friday morning. One sailor was killed, Manuel Gouveia Jr of Honolulu. Survivors were being taken to an Atlantic port. Florida aided.
Vienna reports Thursday enemy attacks continued with undiminished violence to seize gains west of the Piave. Italian troops held firm on the Carso plateau and Montello with Zeiger’s divisions in trenches repelling waves. On a 12 kilometer front the foe used eight regiments in repeated assaults, forcing Italy to deploy reserves. daily prisoner numbers rose, with 3200 captured on the Montello front in the latest fight, including 2000 taken by a Hungarian regiment.
London dispatch reports that on the 20th instant low clouds and rain hindered air operations. One enemy aircraft was shot down while one own aircraft is missing.
Springfield June 22 Drafted men will not be entitled to vote at the November election under the Illinois military absent voters law. The opinion says the act would apply to commissioned officers of the national guard units organized in Illinois. Guardsmen eligible. It is not expected to affect the November election since only about 35 000 are within the act. A ruling on overseas soldiers voting is pending. The act allows ballots only for state officers and questions of public policy.
Washington dispatch reports General Semenoff's Cossack force in Siberia defeated by Bolshevik troops and retreating toward Chinese territory. Earlier intel placed them at the Onon river, about 200 miles east of Chita, with around 2,000 men, aiming to seize the Trans Siberian railway. Meanwhile Austrian exchange fell another point on Amsterdam bonds.
Rome reports Italian forces renew counteroffensive along the Piave river front near Fagare and Zenson, gaining ground against Austro-Hungarians. American pilots join Italian and Allied airmen in combat as Italian troops, including Sardinian and Sassari units, inflict heavy losses and take prisoners while defending Monte Grappa positions and advancing near Cavazuccherina.
J R Jackson a cashier for a Kansas City film concern confessed to killing his wife in a sleeping car on a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train near Shelbina Missouri. He said he threw the body from the window and later discarded her clothing after she would not stop seeing a sailor. He was taken into custody in Kansas City and later provided a written statement. He claimed he killed her in the stateroom and would reveal details later.
Washington reports on June 22 that newspaper publishers led by George McAneny of the New York Times urge delaying the new zone based second class postage rates set to take effect July 1. They argue the revenue would be minimal and the system would press newspapers during a time of great need.
Paris June 22 dispatch from Rome to La Liberte reports Austrian casualties in their offensive on the Italian front surpass 120000 men as of today.
The confession details a year in the city, a faithful husband’s tale of wife infidelity, and a two year old son. Jackson recounts marital strife, a plan to take the child to Chicago, and a fatal act in the Pullman near the Mississippi. He states three people are responsible and seeks support for the boy.
SP Louis reports Adolphus Busch junior, son of August A Busch, has been reclassified from 2-A to 1-A by his draft board. He is married with a child and has stepchildren from his wife’s prior marriage. The note places him in the Class One category.
Berlin official bulletin says American northwest of Chateau Thierry and French southwest of Noyon were repulsed with heavy casualties and some prisoners. Northeast of Morris and north of Albert British attacks failed with heavy losses. Rheims area prisoners taken. Vesle valley hospital buildings targeted by air raids. Paris official gives no new front news. London reports Scottish troops penetrating German trenches near Scarpe with high enemy losses and several prisoners. no other notable events Friday.
American forces northwest of Chateau Thierry conducted a series of precise attacks on the Belleau Wood sector. Artillery saturated German positions east of Chateau Thierry with up to 1200 shells in ten minutes, then shifted to Brelses town area as aerial observers noted accurate fire. Troops rushed German posts, few resisted, and American skirmishers advanced east of the wood, achieving their objectives and reinforcing the line against an anticipated assault.
A federal grand jury indicted Tarry Wheeler former Cochise County sheriff John C Greenway and Win H Brophy in the Bisbee deportations on July 12 1917 Captain Wheeler in the U S Army Greenway in the engineering corps Brophy in Red Cross work Ruben A Clampitt assistant Bisbee postmaster was also indicted The indictments total twenty five with leaders in southwest business among the named defendants The announcement followed a cablegram from Wheeler assuming responsibility for the deportations.
San Francisco June 22 Construction of the new ten wave ship yards of the Union Iron Works division of Bethlehem Shipbuilding in Alameda California began Friday after authorization by the emergency fleet corporation J J Tynan general manager said the yards will cost between 15000000 and 20000000 dollars and will provide work for 12000 men
London reports Dr. Von Seydler left Vienna to submit cabinet resignation to Emperor Charles. Zurich dispatch notes bread riots in Favoriten and Brigitteny districts trigger strikes by 150000 munition workers. Vienna police dispersed attack on German embassy. arrests and injuries reported. demonstrators raided tramways and shops. socialist council member Neumann calls Brest-Litovsk peace a fraud and warns the situation is untenable.
Senate agricultural panel plans to reopen hearings on the Jones prohibition amendment to the emergency agricultural bill. Witnesses include Secretary Daniels Postmaster General Burleson and shipping board leaders Colby Schwab and other industry heads. The debate centers on beer restrictions for shipyard workers and potential impact on war production with White House interest noted.
The National Association of Creditmen closed its convention with a resolution deprecating use of Liberty loan bonds for debt payment. Other actions urged railways may use trade acceptances, a Washington credit bureau, a national trademark for merchandise, and a war credits council. Memphis association won a silver cup for largest membership gain. F. B. Metamas of Los Angeles elected president. C. R. Burnett of New York first vice president. A. E. Gilster of St. Louis second vice president. J. H. Trego of New York secretary and treasurer.
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