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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
7
May 30 reports estimate German losses since the current offensive began at least 520000 men on the Aisne and Picardy fronts. French authorities cite 260 divisions or about 3.12 million men used since March 21, with British divisions pressed into action on the Aisne front amid heavy resistance.
The piece recalls the war's meaning and a renewed resolve for victory. American troops who broke through German lines in April paid a heavy price, fighting alongside French soldiers. In Lorraine, French children offered flowers to fallen Americans as mothers and sweethearts in America are reassured by the enduring friendship and gratitude of France.
Easton, Pa May 31 The city of Easton birthplace of General Peyton March presented the general a jeweled sword in token of esteem for America s distinguished soldier The presentation was made by Mayor David W Nevin March expressed appreciation and spoke of war department accomplishments noting more American troops were sent to Europe in the last three weeks than when he left in February
Memorial day services at the American Trinity church in Paris drew Anglican Greek Armenian and American Protestant Episcopal dignitaries with diplomats and officials in attendance. Ambassador William Graves Sharp and Earl of Derby led national representations with Gen Tasker Bliss and Captain Jackson among others. A parallel service was held at the American church in Nice.
London reports a Whitehead torpedo plant at St Poelten Austria destroyed by fire. Dispatch from Zurich cites Vienna papers attributing the blaze to sabotage of workers at the plant.
CHICAGO May 31 America has an army of 1,000,000 on foreign soil and has become the second naval power of the world, Senator James Hamilton Lewis declared in a Memorial day address in Evanston. By Dec 1, he said, the army in Europe would equal the English in size if transportation is made available. We have 150 warships and 50 others in European waters, manned by 50,000 men. We had 75,000 men in the navy when the war was declared. Now we have 400,000 and will have 500,000 before October. He quoted figures to show what America is doing to prevent a German drive for peace, defending the war and administration finances. Lewis said 1,750,000 tons of shipping have been completed. ordnance spending and production details followed, including rifles, machine guns, artillery motorization, explosives, and ammunition. He praised America as the world’s great creditor nation.
London May 31 Edward Shortt Irish Secretary reports sixty nine Sinn Feiners have been deported from Ireland for internment in England. He said in the house of commons that they would be detained under conditions being considered and asked whether they would be tried in England or Ireland.
Washington May 31. Women wives mothers and sisters of soldiers work at a secret U S gas mask plant assembling sewing face pieces and testing finished masks. They were organized in military fashion, trained in special courses and divided into squads led by women to ensure discipline and output. Soldiers who have faced gas attacks lecture the workers as motion pictures show how deadly fumes threaten, while welfare facilities including a large plant hospital rest room and recreation areas are provided.
Secretary McAdoo announced the public health service will provide free inoculation to all who apply and are in need to protect workers vital to the war effort. The program aims to safeguard national health while labor is required for victory.
About 75 soldiers of the 37th Division seized Lake Mont Park near Camp Lee, Petersburg, taking sash weights from a skating rink, parading with them, seizing the Merry-go-round, and driving away. The incident occurred Thursday night amid ongoing disorders near the amusement site.
Civilians and national army men clashed as the military police on duty failed to cope with the disturbances. The provost marshal announced an additional twenty men would be placed on guard at the park to prevent further disorders.
In Knoxville on May 31, Adams Express Co reported recovering stolen consignments valued at $5,000 that vanished between Cincinnati and Nashville. Four messengers employed by the company were implicated and later arrested.
Detectives and federal agents say a gang they've arrested is responsible for robbing an express company of about $500,000 in goods over the past year. The group faces multiple federal charges as investigators pursue further leads.
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