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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
5
Americans and French troops repulse strong German attacks in the Apremont forest sector east of the Meuse. French recapture Hangard opposite Amiens and British lines hold firm along northern battle zone. German attacks repulsed by British with heavy losses. British gain ground near Fescie.
Amid heavy fighting on the Franco Belgian front British and French forces repelled German assaults in Brule wood and near Somme positions. German gains at Givenchy and Hangard were checked by counter attacks, with Hangard cemetery reclaimed and German prisoners taken. Severe artillery exchanges and ongoing flare ups continue around Rheims Noyon and La Bassée canal, as Haig orders steadfast defense and Britons push to hold key rail and road centers north of Bethune and Hazebrouck.
The British War Office announced a Zeppelin raid on the east coast of England and the northwestern coast. Aircraft crossed into these areas and dropped ordnance during the attack. The event occurred recently, with authorities confirming the raid and outlining its geographic scope.
An official statement this afternoon reports five deaths and 15 injuries from a German air raid along the eastern coast of England last night. The attack was described as the night’s blight by authorities.
Paris reports a night raid by German aircraft with only two planes reaching the city. Eleven killed and about fifty wounded, with no military targets hit. Earlier, a long-range gun bombardment killed two and injured twelve. A separate report notes a German drive aimed at crushing Portuguese forces near Calais, described as a tidal wave assault after heavy artillery preparation.
Ten thousand recruits, white and colored, were reviewed by Major General Harry F. Hodges and Colonel H. R. Perry at Camp Devens Mass on April 13. The 8th and 7th battalions led the disciplined depot brigade with strong showings despite brief training.
Washington April 13 After a three day fight the House passed amendments to the selective draft act authorizing future quota increases and ranking class one exhaustions before class two while allowing the president to call skilled men from any class. The vote was 325 to 3 with 8 not present. An amendment removing agricultural workers was withdrawn and volunteers’ credit was added in quota calculations. The Senate had already approved the bill.
In Washington on April 13 Representative Anthony of Kansas accused the War Department of abusing civil life officer appointments to favor wealthy families. He alleged political influence secured commissions for sons of the affluent and criticized neglect of selecting officers for the new draft army. He cited the Crowell report as insufficient to answer his demand for swivel chair officers.
Census data for March 1918 shows cotton consumed excluding linters at 571,202 running bales, down from 603,919 in 1917. cotton held in consuming establishments 1,721,311 bales in 1918 vs 2,053,904 in 1917. public storage and compresses 3,258,499 vs 2,914,946. Imports 18,565 equivalent 500 lb bales. exports including linters 311,681 running bases in 1918. spindles active 33,789,656 in 1918 vs 33,270,348 in 1917. Linters exported figure incomplete in source.
New York officials announced the arrest and conviction of 301 bootleggers who sold whiskey to soldiers and sailors. Deputy U S Marshals Timothy Dempsey and Thomas Fitzpatrick rounded up the suspects in three weeks, including one woman. Judge Hand previously abandoned fines for such offenders, imposing prison terms and fines on all those rounded up.
Governor Marcus H. Holcomb was awarded a Liberty Service medal by the New York branch of the National Institute of Social Sciences for patriotic endeavor. The medal, announced after being found in the governor's executive desk, had been missing for several days.
Private Ernest W. Greene, one of the soldiers involved in the incident, died in New London on April 13 amid ongoing investigations. The report notes the tragedy and its impact on the unit and community.
Washington April 13 practically an entire German U boat crew will be held in the United States as prisoners of war. The four commissioned officers one warrant officer and 33 enlisted men from the U 58 captured by destroyers Fanning and Nicholson will land at an American port and be sent to a detention camp until the war ends. The move signals U S policy to retain charge of German prisoners. The men may be sent to the western front then brought back on empty transports to supply food. The sinking of U 58 after its capture followed the crew surrender when the sea cocks were opened by a treacherous officer. Rescue by Fanning crew saved some survivors. one German died en route to a British port and was buried with full naval honors.
Washington April 13 senators on the military affairs committee returned from a talk with the war council to report no substantial improvement in the home or external situation. They warned a crisis could be at hand on the western front and noted no new Pershing dispatches easing gravity. Troop deployment was rapid and a further war department reorganization loomed amid mixed signals on shipping aviation and ordnance programs.
The British steamship Alchinous, sailing from England to an Atlantic port, was torpedoed by a German submarine in the submarine zone. Water tight bulkheads held, a destroyer appeared, and the U boat submerged. Captain Kendall steered back to the port of origin. Owned by Ocean Steamship Co of Liverpool. cargo included indigo, garden seeds, and general merchandise.
Washington April 13 Conferees on the sabotage bill report a compromise aimed at satisfying both sides over labor strikes during the war period. The Cannon amendment was stricken out, which would have extended the law to acts aimed at interfering with or obstructing wartime production. The Lunn amendment guaranteeing labor the right to strike during the war was also stricken.
Washington April 18 Assistant Secretary Moyle asked to strike from the sundry civil appropriation bill a total of 4 586 500 dollars used for construction and rental of post offices customs houses and other public buildings due to unprecedented labor and material demand.
A contingent of 100 invalided American soldiers is due to arrive at Markleton sanitarium, north of Cumberland, on Monday as the government takes over the facility. A second group of 200 men is planned for May 1.
One workman was fatally injured and four others were slightly hurt when a vat of acid in the reducing department at the Crescent plant of the Crucible Steel company exploded today in Pittsburgh.
Sub-treasury debit 4,939,741. nexuhances 537,978. balances 43,213,146. A brief ledger snapshot showing totals and state of funds in the New York clearing house for the April period.
In Chicago on April 18 authorities charged Professor Thomas and Mrs. Granger with disorderly conduct after a raid on his home revealed her involvement. Mrs. Thomas sheltered the pair, while Granger described a romantic bond with the professor and recalled a first kiss and affection amid the scandal.
New England liberty loan figures show a regional total of 61 192 000 with an 8 030 000 rise from yesterday Connecticut reaches 10 928 000 while Massachusetts leads with 36 022 000 Six more towns exceed quotas earning honor flags bringing total to 106 towns Montville Conn hits 88 500 subscriptions against a 43 000 quota earning first blue star Montville's 100 percent over subscription noted as record high
The Kaiser telegraphed Emperor Charles of Austria urging merciless attack in all theaters to defeat the enemy, pledging unity as Austria offers undivided support. The dispatch follows reports that Austria sought a separate peace a year earlier.
War correspondent Carl W Ackerman argues United States morale and Liberty Loan support determine Europe’s outcome in the Great War. He urges subscriptions to the third loan, stating ten million Americans should participate to boost morale and back the expeditionary forces. He notes Europe watches American resolve and financing as decisive to allied victory.
William H. Stead former attorney general of Illinois ended his life in the Great Northern hotel Chicago by a bullet to the head today. A longtime figure in state politics he directed freight and commerce and helped manage Lowden’s last campaign. Stead resided in Springfield Illinois.
The third liberty loan is advancing well as 11 of 12 federal reserve districts report subscriptions totaling 539,426,100 through last night. With one-fourth of the campaign complete and optimism high, towns and counties continue to go over the top, Iowa and Ohio counties earning honor flags and Des Moines and Champaign exceeding quotas.
Charlton Bates Strayer notes in Leslie's that Germany pursues a bold eastward corridor to India. Using Bolshevik motion and wartime leverage, the plan would sever British power, threaten Allied empires, and shift the balance by linking Transcaucasia to Persia and Afghanistan, with Roumania forced to concede Dobrudja.
Richard Harding Davis faced a perilous delay near Enchien when German soldiers arrested him as a spy. He survived an overnight interrogation with officers and a major who warned of a stomach shot while Davis argued his innocence using a passport photo and a sworn endorsement from a friend. The tale ends with the officer confirming Davis’s identity and status as a correspondent. Britain imports about 30,000,000 pounds of coffee annually for home consumption. Dolittle joke aside.
At the New York stock exchange the opening saw several buyers shift to selling, causing minor declines across issues. Distillers Securities led losses before recovering, while Steel common and Marine preferred slipped briefly. By mid session the market steadied with Steel around 98 1 4 and Marine preferred near 93 2. Distillers remained active, other bonds held, and total daily stock volume reached 121 200 shares with weekly volume at 1 264 000 shares.
Toronto Mail and Empire labels the kaiser a profiteer with $12.5 million inheritance and a $4.25 million annual civil list. It argues he is Germany’s largest private landowner and accuses Krupp of sharing profits, warning that regardless of war outcome his fortune grows. It concludes with a call for distributing his fortune after possible execution.
State food administration notified Hartford that the license of the Connecticut Fruit and Commission Company of Ansonia was revoked by order of Federal Food Administrator Hoover. The revocation takes effect at midnight April 19 and follows wasteful practices including refusing a Maine potato carload.
Frederick Keating of Danbury, cashier for Swift and Company, bound over to the superior court on charges of stealing $4,700. Keating's case has been in court for weeks, with several continuances. he was held under bonds of $3,000 awaiting examination in April.
Charles Brock of Cleveland Ohio, brother of fighter Matt Brock, enlisted in the United States Army at Waterbury today seeking a fighting branch. He was assigned to the infantry.
Four inches of snow fell on the Litchfield hills this morning in Winsted Hartford area. It marked the fourth freezing morning of the week but fruit trees escaped injury as their buds were not far advanced.
Come early to the town hall on Tuesday for a talk by Herbert Knox Smith and Prof William North Rice. An usher will seat attendees and promise a worthwhile evening as the Kaiser obli teral iv is shown.
A local ceremony recognized Senator Broussard for service in the 18th District. Attendees included community leaders and residents who praised his work on education infrastructure and public safety.
A fire at the Oklahoma asylum for the insane in Norman early today killed more than 60 inmates, including seven children. Three wards burned as patients fled, some returning to danger. Fire broke out around four this morning. cause not yet ascertained. Loss about $20,000 in buildings and furniture.
New York April 13 The Sox and Giants stand out as leading pennant hopefuls as league play opens. The 1917 champions remain strong with a seasoned lineup and solid pitching staff, while rivals have faced upheaval or injury. The world champions White Sox appear set to pace the circuit and push rivals to the wire.
New York April 13 Club owners of the New International League met to draw a playing schedule for the season opening May 8. No change in circuit makeup, teams to operate in Syracuse Buffalo Binghamton Jersey City Newark and Baltimore. External capital reportedly to take over Newark. Managers named: Wiltse Irwin Ley Danley Hartman Driscoll Dunn. Wesleyan Baseball Schedule listed with home and away dates through June 15.
Miske defeats Gunboat Smith in ten rounds in Atlanta on April 13. Smith avoids punishment by timed clinching as the St. Paul heavyweight secures a decisive victory in the ring.
Chicago April 13 gloom and relief mix as Grover Cleveland Alexander remains uncalled and his military status unresolved. The Cubs ace, listed as one of 12 men possibly to join for Fort Funston, is serving as a clerk in Paul Nebraska while his case remains pending.
Pfeffer of the Brooklyn Dodgers is ordered to join the United States naval reserve in Chicago. The pitcher will not be available to the team this season.
An invitation to a town hall gathering promises an evening of engaging talk and enjoyable activities. Attendees can expect friendly dialogue and light entertainment at the community event.
For sale notices include eggs for hatchs Barred Rocks and White Plymouth Rocks Burr Jordan of Portland lists many farm stock including 114 head Aberdein cattle and a year old Guernsey heifer A 8 Bailey of Cobalt advertises cattle and more Further items cover groceries and merchandise valued at 50000 yearly town Goodoe Hills East Hampton A message from Mrs tifebeth Marlborough Street Portland Route 1 notes barn and room movements and other classified items
To rent two rooms with bath and furnishing for light cooking. Coop space for a house or apartment. Phone 236.
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