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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
6
Premier Lloyd George warned in Edinburgh that a great German assault looms as Allied and American aid hang in the balance. He said the next weeks are a race between Hindenburg and Wilson, with Germans using full force before American help arrives. The address accompanied a city freedom conferment for the premier.
An advertisement proclaims Dr. Burkhart's Vegetable Compound as a reliable treatment for rheumatism kidney and liver trouble sick headache constipation catarrh biliousness female complaint indigestion and various bodily pains. It claims 27 years of efficacy and offers 30 day 25 cents 70 day 5 0 cents and six months 1.00.
The premier stressed Allied strength despite Russia’s collapse and warned Britain and her allies face two challenges. He highlighted shipping gains in April, praised anti-submarine efforts, and urged patience for U.S. timing. Lloyd George warned of Sinn Fein, Treland conspiracies, and emphasized that government will not disclose intelligence sources.
Grace Lusk told the jury she cannot remember key facts in the case charging her with slaying Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts. She denied intending to shoot or kill Mrs. Roberts while recounting meetings with Dr. Roberts and detailing letters and threats revealed during cross examination, including a note describing rival women as parasitic.
Berlin reports say German forces failed to blow up two concrete laden ships blocking the Bruges canal entrance at Zeebrugge. British air photos three days old show pier removal begun on the west side to widen the channel for torpedo craft and larger vessels to reach the sea.
Washington May 25 The army casualty list reports 44 names divided as killed in action 4 died of wounds 9 died of accident 4 died of disease 10 wounded severely 16 wounded slightly 1 Officers named include Capt Frederick D Clair Philadelphia killed in action Lieut Whitney H Joyce Unadilla N Y died of wounds Lieut A I Genard Manchester N H and Lieut Eugene P Wabben Colorado Springs Colo died of accident Capt John A Battin Watervliet N Y severely wounded The list details are broken down by action with many named soldiers from numerous states and towns across the country
Washington May 25. Engineer units in action with the British army against the Germans between March 21 and April 8 were Companies B and D Sixth United States Engineers under Col John N Hodges. They served with the Fifth British army under Gen Carey, under fire at Caulnes Moreuil Demuin Warfuse Abancourt and Beuil de Toillsun.
Associated Press reports in France on Memorial Day ceremonies by American troops. Soldiers will decorate graves of American and French soldiers with flowers and flags, led by a band at the main cemetery as chaplains offer prayers for the dead.
The War Department announced heavy Browning machine guns sufficient for a full division have been manufactured and shipped to Camp Meade Maryland. Other Browning arms for training and four and a half divisions for overseas use are in transit or shipped to national training camps and cantonments, including Camp Lewis. The report notes overseas shipments have begun and lists and confirms light Browning rifles for machine gun units as well. In a separate note, it states Emperor Germany has married Princess Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, who remains living.
Paris May 23 An American escadrille selected from top pilots will join French forces to defend Paris against enemy air raids. The offer arose from the American aviation chief and was accepted by the French government through Aviation Minister Dumensail after a German raid. Final arrangements were concluded today.
A Birmingham crowd wrecked the Thompson restaurant operated by John R. Thompson Inc of Chicago after noon Friday when the firm refused to join other city restaurants in voluntarily eliminating wheat products. Manager Wood was chased. a three person citizen committee escorted him to police headquarters for protection.
PHOENIX Ariz May 25 The lower house of the legislature Friday passed the joint resolution ratifying the prohibition amendment to the federal constitution by a vote of 20 to 5 The senate passed the resolution unanimously
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