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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
2
Report details American troops from multiple states rallying for victory after German offensive, with Marines and regular divisions credited for key actions. Notes leadership including Major Generals Hazard and Whitney, highlighting unity across races and regions in the fight against German forces.
The fragment notes Guy Empey, author of Over the Top, received a commission in the National Army. It references his wartime service and ties to Captain Kenry and Captain Poepes, with mentions of Canadian forces and Empey’s work Cheer the Top.
A garbled report notes Finland ending a frontier effort amid unclear details. The fragment mentions Helsing and Vinlend with possible references to Metis and Hetracred, but readable facts are minimal. Further context is unavailable from the legible text.
Frentihers Wilwe io Lierated Renetee James Mamillon Tarwie ot Tihimete to eccrpt a renpammimis Hon ant make campaign far te her.
Reports describe heavy fighting on the Somme front with French British and American fire driving German units back. German troops dug in after two days of bombardment as Allied forces inflicted casualties and gained small terrain pieces. Prisoners suggest the offensive aimed to force terms of peace, while observers note the battle spreading eastward with mounting losses and a high corps toll.
An organization named the red Stites Council of State Mack Associations de Toined here Montay by more than GH representatives of banking Inath Vitae in alleparte of the country.
Albert Paul Fricke, acting as Paymaster in alleged conspiracies aiding Germany, was indicted in New York by a federal grand jury. Four perish in an explosion as a ship, the Myer Seranien, heavy with grate tons, was destroyed at New York harbor during an attack described with conflicting details.
Congress plans vacation with few members remaining in Washington as war measures and drafts loom. Since December, key actions include railroads under government control, expanded telegraph and radio powers, creation of a war finance agency, and extended sedition laws. The draft extends to youths reaching majority and allied subjects. Ball league season ends early. exemption boards rule players must work, reducing professional rosters.
Washington experts express hope that forces defending the Marne will inflict defeat on the German offensive, paralleling Austrian losses. President Wilson meets War Secretary Baker as hopes rise for United States aid roles, while Siberian and Russian matters proceed and Paris defense remains pivotal in the broader peace strategy.
London report states a well-known Russian prince, exiled after the revolution, has opened a restaurant in London and will prepare meals himself to earn a living. Brig. Gen. James G. Harbord had recently commanded U S Marines in France, per Westminster Gazette.
President Wilson approves a detailed plan for allied aid to Russia and signals readiness to deploy U S troops to support allied forces. A rapid mission from the United States is described as imminent, with Siberian operations expected to be backed by American forces.
Washington reports 647 more army and marine corps casualties overseas this week, up 70 percent from the prior week. The aggregate tally reaches 11,733, with Saturday’s additions bringing the total to 12,323 names.
The illustrated Jugend paper shows a staged reading scene with the crown prince presenting to German soldiers at Widpret. The account emphasizes a propagandistic feature aimed at shaping public perception of military leadership.
Washington The war trade board has announced new additions to the export conservation list. Films, photographic plates, phosphorous sesquisulphide and sugar beverages are now restricted for export to conserve critical wartime supplies.
Baron von Burian, Austro Hungarian foreign minister, argues in a Vienna note that Allies have shifted to discussing internal affairs and that there is little difference between belligerent principles. He approves President Wilson's points but holds Alsace Lorraine and other territories off the table, saying central powers seek peace while defender nations resist. He warns that only territorial concessions are unacceptable and calls for renewed negotiations with all opponents.
President Wilson signed the wire control resolution on July 16 authorizing him to seize and operate the nation’s telegraph and telephone lines for the war. The move aims to prevent strikes and stabilize wage and rent issues amid wartime needs, following a scuttled strike tied to Western Union’s stance and the national war labor board. Officials say action will occur soon to support war work.
Oakland and nearby shipbuilding plants faced a Cat A strike by more than 8000 boilermakers. The men ended the three hour secret talks and returned to work Tuesday after conference.
The United States Shipping Board announced plans to provide housing for more than 30,000 shipworkers and their families on Staten Island before winter. This initiative aims to shelter workers and dependents amid ongoing maritime industry needs.
Washington President Wilson agrees to enlist his personal stenographer Charles Swern joining the army aviation service on August 1 4. The announcement confirms Swern will enter military service as part of the national emergency mobilization.
Reports from Paris say American forces halted a German crossing near Chateau Thierry and Massiges after blasting pontoons, capturing prisoners, and pushing back enemy troops to the Jaulgonne railway. US machine gunners and counterattacks thwarted the German river crossing while hospitals report mainly shrapnel wounds among troops.
An American army officer said German forces delayed their offensive for days citing weather forecasts. He claimed Germany employed sixty weather experts at the front to predict conditions and guide operations. The officer asserted the forecasts anticipated a change in weather soon.
The crown prince of Germany directed operations near a cathedral city, with his armies bearing the brunt of the push. Attacks at the riverbank were aimed at turning the strong fortifications surrounding the city, though exact maneuvers remain unclear.
Chicago reports the national women's Liberty loan committee began a conference to enroll LOM women nationwide to pledge selling one half of the $6,000,000 fourth Liberty loan. Representatives from all parts of the country attended the meeting.
Washington reports four hundred fifty American built battleplanes had been sent or delivered at ports for shipment on July 5, the latest official war department update.
Local unions in Montgomery Alabama launched a plan to forgo a Labor Day rest and donate the day’s wages to the Red Cross. The initiative aims to channel labor efforts into wartime relief and community support.
Tonopah Miner editor Lamb of Tonopah announces his bid for the Republican nomination for United States senator from Nevada, opposing incumbent Roberts. He aims to challenge the incumbent in the upcoming race.
The National Sculpture Society council pledged to cooperate in a movement to fund and locate a memorial for Mr. Joba Purray Mitcheth in New York, with plans adopted to advance the project as part of a cooperative effort.
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