05 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note cites a June event with merchants, a coast incident, and shellfire reports. Details are unclear but reference to a June date and local revenue concerns surface alongside unnamed officials and a port area.
German forces continued to attack along the Marne front while Allied troops held key positions near Nouilly and the forest of Villers Cotterets. French and American units repulsed multiple assaults as artillery and tank support tightened the line north of Cory and near Amiens.
United Press reports Washington June 6 that some naval officers believe German U boat raiders carried diverse germs to the United States. Officials caution survivors not to accept or share any food or articles given by U boat commanders. The note adds a Spanish epidemic linked to a German submarine. officials call the behavior of the Germans as unprecedented.
The 120th Field Artillery unit, formerly Troop M, rejoined their company in France after remaining at Camp Merritt due to illness and other causes. they now fight alongside their comrades near the front.
Secretary Daniels said the navy will keep the door to France open for sending men and munitions and food to the front. He affirmed ongoing efforts to hunt the submarine last heard off Virginia and the American coast, with no new advisories at noon.
Sheboygan County pursues top honors in the War Chest effort with Plymouth urging farmers to pledge by June 6 and pay one fourth of their allotment. Industrial plants show strong participation as many factories report 90 to 110 percent progress toward goals, while local committees push canvassing in rural areas and cities alike.
The Navy announced that mine sweepers have recovered a number of mines off the Atlantic coast. This AP despatch from Washington, June 5, reports naval authorities confirming the clearance activity in coastal waters.
The Sheboygan Press invites readers across Sheboygan county to join as correspondents for a planned local edition in every city and village. Contact editor E. Broughton to express interest and participate in the project.
On the Marne front strong American British and French reserves arrived and seem to stop the German advance toward Paris. Heavy fighting persists between the Oise and Marne as Haig reports repulsed German raids between the Ancre and Somme. American patrols operate around Montdidier and bombard targets in the Woevre area. a British destroyer was lost in a Friday collision with no casualties reported.
Falls Motors Corporation enlarges its plant by 136 by 60 feet and plans another addition to boost output for government contracts. An employment agency will recruit male and female workers in Sheboygan, with skilled and unskilled roles offered locally to avoid outflow of residents. The firm, employing about 500, aims to add 150 to 200 workers and meet rising demand over the next two years.
Dr David Roberts was arrested just before midnight on a statutory charge connected to relations with Grace Lusk prior to her shooting his wife. In district court he sought a continuance to June 26. granted. Two counts carry up to $100 fine or 11 months jail each. He posted $500 bail and left with attorney and nephew. crowd minimal.
C F Moses of 1921 N Sixth Street narrowly escaped injury when his roadster veered at 1030 at the corner of St Clair Avenue and N Eighth Street. To avoid collision with a car approaching from Seventh, he swerved left and mounted the curb. Front wheels remained largely uninjured while the two rear tires were badly cut and the right front wheel spokes were knocked out.
A public notice states an employee has resigned from the state department citing health reasons. The document notes the resignation is effective immediately and lists the official as resigning due to 111 health.
Nation wide mobilization marks the June 5 registration day as youths 21 and older report to local boards. Louis Leo Spenlinger registers first in Sheboygan County at the circuit court room. Plymouth's exemption board also conducts the count. Provost Crowder and the war effort are cited as the drive aims to reach 1.3 million mobilized and 1.5 million by month end.
The schooner Evan Douglass entered New York Harbor with 250 survivors from the Carolina wrecked by a submarine off Cape May. 156 passengers and 94 crew were aboard including Cept Barbour and ten officers from San Juan. US patrol boat 507 guarded the rescue as Red Cross and Wo men's Motor Corps aided survivors.
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