16 Mar 1918
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
1
In the field with the American Army on February 18, Zeke the cook in the dugout prepares a sizzling steak. The humorous vignette describes his tall French stove and smoky kitchen antics as soldiers eat fried onions, American coffee, and plum pudding while waiting for the next move.
Washington reports unnecessary letters and parcels from relatives to American soldiers overseas clog transport. A France-bound shipment this month included 751,980 letters 335,840 parcel post items and newspapers occupying 12 009 cubic feet while weighing 121 14 tons. The bulk filled nineteen French railroad cars delaying wartime logistics and forcing carriers to wait for space at ports.
Moscow reclaims capital status as Nikolai Lenin and most officials arrive to open ministries ahead of the all Russian congress on March 14. Kremlin buildings and hotels are requisitioned, archives moved, marking the first anniversary of the Russian revolution and a national holiday.
British minister Lord Robert Cecil stated that peace proposals from Germany likely do not exist and will not be considered. Reports from Amsterdam, Moscow, and Holland describe German demand for total victory, Bolshevik ratification of the Brest-Litovsk treaty, and Allied moves to organize escorted maritime tonnage. French front gains in Champagne and Lorraine, intensified British artillery, and Canadian raiding actions near Lens are noted, with Italian positions on Mount Pasubio reportedly blown up. American forces in the Luneville sector show no new activity.
A Pershing cable shows over two dozen names in a casualty list, 62 released publicly due to verification delays. Killed in action and died of wounds include Privates Folboger Jarrett White and Moses, with officers cited. Wounded figures cover a spread of severities among Lieutenants and Privates, listing many individuals by surname and initials.
Chicago March 16 Immediate opening of officers training camps for men over the heart age and maintenance of national army cantonments after the war as centers for universal military training were urged by speakers at the opening session Friday of the two day convention of the Military Training Camps Association. Approximately 500 delegates from all parts of the country attended.
An east bound Olympian Limited train on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line partly derailed Friday north of Roscoe North Carolina. Four people were injured including the dining chef two waiters and a woman passenger. One car rolled over while others tilted. Cause of the accident not reported.
After weeks of rain and snow, spring sunshine lifts morale at the American front in France. Troops discard sweaters as camps air bedding, planes sprout at airfields, and transport improves on drying roads. Officials anticipate War Secretary Baker’s arrival to assess progress and morale, while soldiers complain of delayed mail from home.
Sir Auckland Geddes declares German armies on the British front are in massed formations and aim to strike at England. He notes Germany seeks to hit not only forces in France but potentially the English mainland, and calls for large numbers of volunteers up to age fifty for home defense.
General Theodore S. Peck, president of the Society of the Army of the Potomac, died at his Burlington, Vermont home on Friday.
Washington March 16 The daylight saving bill to advance clocks one hour each spring and revert in fall passed the house. It had cleared the Senate last June but with changes by the house awaits Senate action before reaching the president. The Senate proposal sets changes on the last Sundays in April and September. the house version sets them for the last Sundays in March and October.
In an interview with Cologne Volks Zeitung General Von Ludendorff declares Germany is stronger than its enemies in men, material, air power, and tanks. He invites attack but warns any peace would be earned, not imposed, and predicts a tremendous future fight with God’s aid toward a German victory.
Washington reports the all Russian congress of Soviets in Moscow ratified German peace terms after receiving President Wilson's message promising Russia sovereignty. The message, delivered two days before the Soviets met, is seen as unlikely to affect the broader Russian crisis. Officials say America and the Allies expect little impact on the Russian situation and align with Lord Cecil's stance against German peace any time Russia is disadvantaged.
Will Carter, a Black man, was hanged in the Rock Island county jail yard for the murder of Peter Jelvek at his rooming house on November 6. Jelvek, a carpenter at Rock Island arsenal, left Minneapolis to join his wife and children. Carter fired from the doorway, killing Jelvek. he confessed after capture. Convicted by a circuit court jury. Gov. Lowden granted a 30 day reprieve alleging Julius Wellens may have fired the fatal shot.
In Chicago March 16 the meat inquiry heard alleged Morris & Co. schemes to dodge Oklahoma tax assessments and influence Oklahoma City assessor votes. Basil Manley presided while Francis J. Heney questioned witnesses about letters, urging friendships with winning candidates and possible payments. M. W. Borders, longtime counsel, memory faltered yet testified the letters spoke for themselves.
Senator Reed of Missouri denounced the food and fuel administrations for high pay, reading salaries from $3,600 to $6,000 a year and questioning duties of Ben S Allen earning $4,800 as Hoover's aide and private secretary. The amendment to extend eight hours a day for agriculture clerks passed 29 to 28.
Chicago March 16 Military training for every man of draft age before entering a training camp was advocated in a report of the military training committee of the state council of defense presented to the council by Lieut. Gov. John Oglesby. The report urges that men subject to the draft affiliate with volunteer and reserve units so that when called to the colors they will be familiar with military fundamentals. No action was taken on the report.
Washington reports reinforced concrete vessels may become central to industry’s war effort. Hurley of the Shipping Board seeks immediate word on adding hulls and timing for more 9,000 ton concrete ships after a successful launch on the Pacific coast. Salt effects on concrete and iron reinforcement remain key questions before approval. Three 3,500 ton experimental ships are being designed for Brunswick Georgia, San Francisco, and other yards. If the 5,000 ton private vessel proves viable, smaller ships may be favored while larger variants are explored.
A dispatch from Jassy reports that Premier Mo Averescu’s cabinet in Romania has resigned. A new cabinet will be formed by M. Merghimalon, per the state department dispatch. London confirms the resignation with a Reuters report from Jassy.
A state statement says German trenches west of Monte-Camille were occupied by French forces who brought back 42 prisoners and two machine guns. London and Berlin reports confirm Canadian raids near Lens and Passchendaele with prisoners taken, plus a trench detachment gaining footing west of the Nauvoire road on the Crown Prince front.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted about a 15 percent rise in commodity rates for railroads east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers. The raise applies to bulk shipments like coal, brick, grain, and cement and will take effect once tariffs are filed. It adds roughly 58.09 million dollars in eastern railroad revenue but earnings do not rise, due to the government operation framework. The Railroad Administration is not directly responsible, as the move followed a six month lead time and the commission acted in its standard process.
Paris reports Captain Schoebler of Munich aboard the Gotha bomber that was shot down near Essones in Seine-et-Oise. He and two companions perished as the craft burned. he told Gen. D. D. he had accomplished his mission and had gone to Paris despite condemning civilians. He died from burns the following morning.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.