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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
7
A special London report notes Italian gains along the Piave and Mont Grappa fronts as Austrian forces retreat with heavy losses. It says the Austrian offensive failed, about 200000 troops lost, and hints victory could mark Allied triumph.
The June 27 army casualty list lists 80 names with breakdowns for killed in action wounded severely and missing in action. Missing or unclear entries include Bosker Albert We Johnson of Sup Baba noted as severely wounded as the lone clear name.
London reports May ship losses due to enemy action and marine risk total British 224,735 tons plus allied and neutral 130,050 tons. Overall May losses fall to 335,694 tons versus April 811,450 tons and May last year 630,336 tons. Steamship traffic to UK ports totals 177,543 tons. Submarine activity cited with only 2 1/2 thousand tons lost, a marked drop from 874,000 tons last May.
Two Mennonite recruits from an Oklahoma colony arrive at Camp Travis in Texas for processing as conscientious objectors. They explain they have never shaved and oppose shaving and war, prompting questions about future handling under army rules. Officials consider mobilizing objectors at Fort Leavenworth for assignment as a possible settlement.
A late chance of cooling is noted with showers Thursday evening into Friday. Major Allen Buell expects showers Thursday night in the local area. The forecast cites similar conditions to Wednesday with rains starting in Northern Texas, signaling a potential drop in the heat in that region.
A lightning strike during a heavy storm triggered dynamite in the M. A. Hanna Company silver mine near Virginia Minnesota. At least twenty miners are dead and several more are injured as thousands of tons of ore collapsed into the open pit. Authorities fear additional casualties in the aftermath.
Tonight will be largely cloudy with scattered light rain possible. Temperatures range from the mid 60s to around 70 with a southeasterly wind.
In Washington on June 27 1915 the national draft lottery drew master numbers for 4500 registration districts. The first numbers 246 1168 and 118 were announced as the process determined relative ordering for Class 1 2 3 and 4 registrants. Officials led by Secretary Baker oversaw the blindfolded drawing expected to place all new registrants in their districts and classes this year.
The draft system has changed since last year. Registrants are classified before drafting and placed at the bottom of existing classes. Only those in class A division 1 are liable to immediate draft. After filing questionnaires, outcomes and exemptions determine who joins the list of eligibles for immediate service.
A French official statement says Austria faces serious difficulty but warns against overestimating revolt chances. It notes Austria cannot negotiate a separate peace and allies could reestablish order if needed. Reports from Saxony describe the worst food crisis in the empire. An official analysis reveals Austrian soldiers’ bread containing 32 percent oat flour with wood fiber and other fillers.
Women will take on roles at Kelly Field including telephone operators and army nurses as the base transitions from male staff. An expanded Red Cross nurses recreation building near the main hospital will provide facilities and temporary quarters, with 24 nurses slated for duty and 22 telephone girls at the new exchange in the old post headquarters building on Frio City Road.
American troops report capturing 311 prisoners in the Belleau Wood area amid their June 27 drive on German positions. They also seized eleven heavy machine guns ten automatic rifles and additional small arms ammunition and material.
Paris reports indicate limited bombing by German Goths with most planes rerouting after heavy anti air fire. In Texarkana a heat wave ends with welcome rain aiding crops, while German language papers in Chicago suspend publication and creditors seek receivership. Washington notes a new ship building record with the Bassam's rapid machinery installation ninety minutes after launch.
Reports from Petrograd on June 14 describe a worsening bread and potato famine with desiccated vegetables as the expected staple. Citizens scavenge for food, pawn prized belongings, and shops fail while street hawkers, former officials, and officers sell small comforts amid rationing and soaring prices.
Mrs Ju n Heidenburg 56 years old of Cooledge Texas died when an automobile en route from Dallas to Cooledge overturned near Ferris 20 miles south of Dallas A Bryant of Dallas her son in law was seriously injured two other occupants escaped unhurt including a baby who was thrown clear of the car Heidenburg had just returned from a cantonment in Alabama where she had visited a son who is to depart for Prince.
In Rome crowds attacked Capito Hine Hill and forced entry into Caffarelli Palace, once German embassy property, tearing down German emperor portraits and hoisting the Italian flag. A national Fourth of July holiday will feature flag displays and Florence grants citizenship to President Wilson.
A Paris despatch dated June 27 reports confirmation by Kiev that Bolshevik troops killed former emperor Nicholas II during their retreat near Yekaterinburg. Moscow and Amsterdam dispatches echo uncertainty, with officials noting limited details of the execution and shifting reports on his fate.
The Mexican man was taken by police after a west side restaurant owner complained he would not stop working. Officers held him for observation, noting his unwavering pace and lack of sleep as he cleaned and transformed the place into an immaculate site. If found sane, he could be dubbed the champion worker of the world.
June 27 King George and Queen Mary sampled American buckwheat cakes at the Basle Hut of the American Young Men's Christian Association during a surprise visit. They dined with khaki-clad aviators and bluejackets, praising the dish but declining seconds and endorsing buckwheat cakes for the British.
In France on Wednesday June 26 clear weather allowed partial resumption of work. American bombing planes attacked Conflans in the Woevre dropping many projectiles with several hits observed. Anti aircraft fire was active but inaccurate. One enemy plane was sighted and did not engage. Lieut. Robert L. Oil of Morey shot down an enemy plane northeast of Surrey. Artillery in the Woevre fired with batteries scoring a direct hit on a German munitions dump, causing an explosion and flames.
Dane 27 Frank 4, Qodsal held by District Court for extradition to France over alleged profits from motor tenet contracts. Accused of involvement in Prenel gev erpment fraud totaling several million dollars. Detained pending formal extradition proceedings.
Allied forces brace for a renewed German offensive on the western battle line and Italian sectors. American troops hold a hill near Belleau Wood after taking 264 prisoners, with air battles intensifying and German losses reported by Franco-British air forces. The Austrian report denying Italian gains is contradicted by cables and field reports.
The British Army in France reports German troops face grippa typhus and dysentery near Lille, not delaying a new offensive. High command near completion of arrangements for a major attack. Artillery activity fallen below normal in the past two days.
London reports British troops captured a German strong point west of Vieux Berquin and prisoners from the Lys salient. Paris cites artillery duels south of the Aisne and Vosges raids with prisoners taken. Dutch frontier advices note widespread illness hindering offensive preparations, linked to a new Spanish flu strain. Mount Clemens reports two airmen killed near Selfridge Field with another seriously injured.
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