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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
6
War reports from London say American troops will replace losses soon. The text indicates keen American public support for aggressive action and anticipates their important role in imminent operations. High Allied command discussions center on strengthening frontline forces and rapid engagement against enemy positions.
A fragmented report details a tornado impacting Missouri and mentions injuries and damage. It references institutions and individuals in a confused account, noting university ties and government concerns, with unclear timelines and local responses.
Washington Kaports of foodstuffs show no lower February figures than the previous year despite reduced shipping caused by rail delays. Officials noted the impact on the trade and reflected on transportation bottlenecks as a factor in the steady exports.
A federal force under Major F. Antiljay defeated Kyifanio H Metguin rebels Monday at Lax Veras, about miles east of Gallegos station on the Mexican Central railroad.
Fragmented, spell‑blurred report describes battles with German forces, front lines near river mouths and towns. Mentions Mans Into a Canter, Vriindan pagin, and clashes around Amiens, Mie doy én, and Lenton as casualties mount on both sides and German defenses tighten amid shifting positions.
A fragmentary report cites Pope Benedict voicing concern over bombardment events and urging restraint after a large massacre. The text references from London on Movetay and mentions condemnation of violence against churches and civilians.
Police report two additional Mexican bandits killed in the firefight between United States forces allied with Mexican authorities and armed Mexicans near Tillares, Mexico. Details from the scene and casualty count follow as information arrives.
Actor Nat Goodwin secured a verdict in the New York Supreme Court after a breach of contract suit against Mirror Price Company. The jury found for Goodwin on salary claims, awarding damages and setting terms for compensation.
A wartime dispatch argues German boasts of a decisive Allied defeat were hollow. Allied resilience, strategic armor, and French and British counterattacks are credited with stalling German plans, with Allied forces steadily building strength for a potential decisive strike as losses and fortress assaults unfold.
Petrograft-Russian women have tally won a voice in orthodox church governance. An ecclesiastical sobor assembly voted at parish meetings and councils. Afternoon teas abolished in Holland as government order reshapes social spaces.
Washington reports General Foch has been appointed to supreme command of all allied and American forces in France. President Wilson and Cabinet approve, calling the move a diplomatic triumph and a unifying, hopeful step for Allied efforts. The selection signals the start of a potential crushing counter-offensive led by French strategy and coordinated command.
General Foch, the renowned French strategist, has been appointed commander of the allied forces on the western front, indicating a major reshuffle in leadership for the war effort.
Victor T. Ward of Grimes Okla, an alleged draft evader, was shot and probably fatally wounded Friday in a battle near a lonely cabin in the Seminole mountains where he had been in hiding.
Premier Clemenceau told the chamber of deputies in a confidential report that not a single cannon or machine gun had been captured from the French during a visit to the front. He described the Trost area as staunchly defended with remaining French arms intact.
Niles reports United States troops in Northern France, loaded in motor trucks and marching through rain and mud toward battle lines. American units, fully equipped, fight alongside British and French forces as U.S. troops pour into the theater to bolster Allied defenses.
Food Administrator Hoover announces a thirty day suspension of meatless days due to an over normal hog market and continued car shortages. He notes potatoes and milk supplies rising and says the move does not abandon conservation while aiming to ease prices for producers and consumers.
Executive orders direct all troops in the United States to France or en route by August 1 with less than 15 percent kept for training. President Wilson sought a mandate statement from French and British authorities on how much supplies may be cut to free additional shipload capacity. Standard Oil Grants Wage Raise in New Jersey 10 percent on April 1 for refinery plant workers. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson to Head DC Woman’s Liberty Loan Committee.
Tokyo states no military action planned in Siberia though joint entente discussion would be given careful consideration, cites Foreign Minister Montono. New York warns citizens to be cautious with bread and pastries after glass fragments found in loaves and crusts.
Paris report on the thirteenth day of a major battle notes German reserves dwindling and a shift of initiative to British and French forces. Allied lines hold with Pershing’s American troops potentially available, while German losses rise. heavy fighting continues between Montdidier and Noyon with south Arras artillery duels and no major breakthrough.
Congressman Irvine L. Lenroot, a Republican, was elected to the U S Senate by a large plurality, with estimates ranging from 8000 to 12000 votes. Democrat Joseph E. Davies was the challenger, while Victor L. Berger the Socialist faced an indictment for alleged disloyal utterances affecting the disloyal vote.
Washington dispatch reports shipbuilders faced sharp questions from Chairman Hurley and General Manager Plex as they queried why March output lagged. They telegraphed yard heads to assume responsibility for building delays and to explain the shortfall in tonnage delivered.
A Geneva school meeting Monday voted to continue teaching the German language but to substitute French in place of German. a barred language policy was discussed alongside the classroom changes and the decision was recorded by officials.
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