12 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
1
London dispatch reports German forces defending the Clignon valley northwest of Chateau-Thierry struggle as five divisions press the line without success. Fresh units are sent toward Bouresches to retake the village, but the American offensive continues.
The president outlined his open diplomacy policy in a June address to Congress, stating it does not target the senate executive discussions of treaties. He emphasized transparency after ratification and clarified remarks that stirred controversy with Senator Borah of Idaho.
German efforts to break the French line between Mont Didier and the Oise have been checked on day three. French counterattacks regain ground on the west, while renewed German pressure near the Aisne and Marne rivers prompts renewed allied concern north to the Oise. Washington reports 127 women among today’s casualties.
Amsterdam reports German sources claim the French army is largely defeated General von Stein declares in a Reichstag speech that the Foch reserve army no longer exists Berlin advices quote the claim as of June 12
American forces in Picardy contribute indirect fire to support French counterattacks southwest and near Mont Didier. The battle continued through the night with little change. French troops made gains east of Mera and Genlis wood, while German efforts to cross the Metz river form were repelled south of Cheveincourt and Meurnt Sur-Matz. Fighting persisted between Soissons and the Marne with attacks near Villers-Cotterets forest and Ambleny.
Major EF P Bujac visited the Lick the Kaiser Club and paid dues. He recalled General March as military and reserved, sharing a tale of Bangueo in the Islands where March advised stabling native ponies. The Major, Provost Judge, described building bamboo stables from fines funds.
Washington June 12 The president's disapproval effectively killed the proposal in the senate for open discussion of treaties. Senators voted 50 to 23 against the proposition, which had been an amendment by Senator Borah embodying the plan.
Washington June 12 The marine corps casualty list shows 17 men with 11 killed in action 2 died of wounds and 4 severely wounded. London June 12 Germany does not intend to make any fresh peace offer according to an forthcoming statement of her war aims.
Venice reports that one Austrian dreadnought was destroyed and another badly damaged after a torpedo attack by Italian torpedo boats near the Dramatian islands last Monday. The loss and damage were confirmed in an official statement issued today.
H. Holcomb, longtime McMillan caretaker, returned to duties this morning. Misa Tera travels with her father to Carlsbad and plans to work in her brother in law W. L. Sullivan’s El Paso office, with a fall return expected to resume her Cartibad schooling.
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