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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
6
German defenses remain intact amid heavy losses as Allied writers report the retreat continues with no sign of break. British trains and German fronts shift under pressure as American observers call the battle turning point near, with heavy casualties and continued aerial and artillery exchanges reported from the Western Front.
Suffering the German people face rising hatred of the war and government as CWrego-Mias Bunebe Hocum, once virtually prisoner in Germany, returned to Chicago on Tuesday. Malcot Melivide of Cleveland named to oversee army theater entertainments, replacing Marekaw of New York.
General Leonard Wood urged immediate broader drafts and a raised draft age to field an army of 6,000,000 for France. He touted the U S national army as ready and praised Allied morale while optimistic about halting the German drive with trained American troops joining British and French efforts.
The Journal prints a roll of honor listing Sho shone boys serving in nearly every military branch. It asks readers to report any errors or missing names and offers a free copy of the Journal to each service member whose correct address can be supplied.
Miss Sarah Purdum leads Red Cross nurses at a fifty bed tent hospital somewhere in France. The article lists dozens of district men responding to the selective draft who hosted a public ball and banquet for the exemption board and local press, honoring their departure to defend the flag.
Washington reports say American troops in Toul and Lorraine are conducting raids in No Man's Land as German forces press a broad offensive. Official French dispatches cite about 97 German divisions in the drive, with gains limited to roughly seven kilometers. British and American sources note heavy engagement and close cooperation with French and British arms.
The Food Administration urged a 50 percent wheat cut for all Americans to stretch scarce supplies for army, domestic use, and Allies. Rationing would limit per person to about one and a half pounds weekly with flour sales restricted to small barrel quantities. Bread wheat content would drop to 75 percent on April 14, increasing substitutes. Officials say no hardship is expected since potatoes corn oats and milk remain plentiful. Separately, IWW papers seized in federal action were defended. Nearing pleaded not guilty to espionage charges related to The Great Madness pamphlet.
Washington announces the third Liberty Loan will open April 6 for 3 billion dollars with 44 percent oversubscriptions and 3 percent interest on first issue and 4 percent on second. The third loan will not be convertible into future issues. Secretary McAdoo urged Americans to furnish all resources to end German atrocities.
President Carranza rejected the proposed agreement drafted by Ambassador Fletcher and Mexican commissioner Rafael Nieto. He named three men to prepare a new proposal focused on preventing further United States involvement.
General Avarescu, appointed head of Roumanian cabinet, is named as one of the country’s most famous soldiers. In Wisconsin politics, Congressman Irvine Lenroot, running for U S senator, denounces President Wilson for meddling in state affairs during a Kenosha speech.
Senator Harry B New of Indiana asserted that universal military training begun three years ago would have shortened the war and hastened peace, arguing the nation was not prepared for the current conflict. He urged early enactment of universal service measures.
London reports Premier David Lloyd George says replacements for losses are in France or en route. AML guns to be replaced and reinforcements of men and guns ready to enter battle. In Washington General Pershing says two regiments of American volunteers have joined British operations against the German offensive. Boston notes Symphony leader Kurt Muck, an enemy alien, was taken into custody. Buenos Aires confirms Royal Mail Steam Packet line steamer Amagon torpedoed.
Wool putters and dealers in wool pelts ordered by the War Industries Board to hold all stocks for possible government purchase at a maximum price of 14 cents per pound.
Maj R W Shufeldt, a veteran of the Civil War and Indian wars, has been placed on the active list of the army medical corps at his own request. He will assist in compiling a medical and surgical history of the present war.
London dispatch reports the execution in Brussels of two German Catholic priests on espionage charges. The same dispatch states eight other priests were sentenced to life imprisonment.
Washington dispatches report the Spanish steamer Begona and the Aprillac sunk by U boats off Barcelona while en route to Lireeus. Official notes from Barcelona confirm the losses and German submarine activity in the area.
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