07 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1918
Page
1
Franco American troops crossed the Vesle east of Braine and forced the German line back last night. About one hundred prisoners were captured before German counterattacks failed to gain ground.
Artillery duels and patrol actions persist along the Vesle as allies and German forces prepare for upcoming operations. Indications point to renewed fighting on the line within hours despite bad weather hampering movement of guns and reinforcements.
The official communiqué says French forces repulse German attacks along the Vesle between Braisne and Soissons. One hundred prisoners were taken east of Braisne. German local assaults south of Auberive in the Champagne were repulsed and French gains were reported in the Montdidier region.
Associated Press reports American officers risking heavy German fire to bridge the Vesle. Lieut E F Mail California led a two plank cross and recrossed the river under fire while Maj Francis Newcomber and Capt James Rowden felled trees to complete a foot bridge as shells and bullets rained.
British forces attacked southeast of Morlancourt and retook ground lost to German forces along the Bray Corbie road north of the Somme. The action occurred this morning with gains reported along the line.
London reports rumors from Amsterdam of German sailors at Wilhelmshaven plotting against officers and sinking submarines in protest of the submarine war. Over fifty submarines said to have disappeared with twenty three ringleaders reportedly arrested and condemned, though facts are uncertain.
Paris reports Hindenburg and Ludendorff aim to lift German morale by attacking the British front with a fleet action. Admiral Scheer is said to intend a fleet assault while heavy artillery is moved into position between the Vesle and Aisne rivers to hold lines as long as possible.
American machine gunners protecting a location on the Vesle River west of Fismes wiped out a German battalion and machine gunners amid a violent artillery duel. German forces, using 105mm guns, flame projectors, and gas shells, pressed a position to attack American bridge builders nearby. Observers noted no German stretcher bearers reached the scene as the fight continued.
Premier Lloyd George in the Commons says Foch’s counter offensive ranks among the war’s most brilliant and notes German attempts to land an offensive after submarine gains faltered. He reports July arrivals of 305,000 American troops and that the American army will soon be nearly equal to Germany. He warns the war’s initiators remain in power and peace must be just and durable with backing.
Washington Aug. 7 reports that soldiers at the front face fewer death chances than many home workers in hazardous civilian jobs. Odds of a front casualty are about six to one per year, with wounded survival improving after treatment: 90 percent in advanced hospitals, 95 percent after casualty clearing stations, and only two of every hundred die at base hospitals.
A telegram from six major northern Idaho mines to Governor Alexander asks for troops amid a strike in the Coeur d Alene district. Miners at Morning and Gold Hunter quit, threatening broader shutdowns producing about 40 percent of U S lead. Workers earned 7.65 to 11.65 dollars daily, seeking eight hour days, semi monthly pay, and a Sunday off. One third of strikers are of draft age and were told to work or fight.
The article urges voters to register by August 31 to participate in the September 3 primary. It lists registrars for eight city precincts with names and addresses and notes registrars are usually available outside Saturdays. It emphasizes that only those who register can vote in the general election and urges prompt action.
Washington August 7 maximum copper price stays at twenty four cents per pound through November 1 as an agreement between the war industries board price fixing committee and copper producers awaits presidential approval.
Washington August 7 The American Railroad Express company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for higher rates on newspapers not registered by postal services as second class matter.
An American schooner arrived at a Canadian Atlantic port with sixty five crew members from the Japanese freighter Tokuyama Maru torpedoed off the Nova Scotia coast. The Tokuyama Maru is listed at 7 029 tons.
In Guardalajra Spain on August 7 serious outbreaks occurred over high living costs and poor bread quality. Demonstrators clashed with police, exchanging shots as tensions surged.
The defense council adopts a resolution declaring certain groups disloyal and calls the draft board to classify them for induction. The attorney general, state war secretary, and a labor official left Boise for the trouble area as the governor remained silent on troop deployment.
General March told the Senate military committee the war department aims to raise about five million men as soon as possible by extending draft ages to 18 through 45. He believes no congressional recall is needed before recess, plan expiring August 4. The move follows July 30 decisions to broaden the military program per allied conference goals. Senator Chamberlain said navy officials may be invited to discuss extending the draft to the navy.
Shanghai dispatch reports British troops landing at Vladivostok at dawn and receiving a friendly reception as they arrive in Siberia.
The Diamond Shoal lightship off Cape Hatteras was shelled and sunk by an enemy submarine late yesterday. The crew reached shore safely as the submarine came within about a half mile of the coast, according to brief Navy Department reports.
Samuel R. Haight and Anchon Lemon, recent arrivals from Pocatello Idaho, arrived at the St Paul recruiting station eager to enlist in the U S Marine Corps. Haight cited German atrocities and a vow to live up to his name while Lemon sided with his friend. They head to Paris Island for training.
Washington August 7 Postmaster General Burleson says government control of telephones and telegraphs will prompt consolidation of competing systems where possible. Existing negotiations for consolidating several telephone networks will proceed and new talks may begin with approval.
A Texas storm reported in Houston on Aug 7 killed three people in Dequiney, Louisiana and three at Hammond Camp near Dequiney. At least fifty residences were destroyed with damage to stores churches and Lake Charles extensive.
Idaho casualties rise as reports list Lawhead among the slain with several other boys confirmed dead. Five new names appear in casualty lists, underscoring the heavy toll of recent fighting.
Army casualties include Lieutenant Harold E B Kinne of Orofino Idaho killed in action and Private Hilbert C Linse of St Maries wounded severely. Marine casualties list Victor J Lawhead of Pocatello killed in action John C Haverfield of Weiser wounded degree undetermined and Clyde P Matteson Buffalo Wyoming wounded severely. Lawhead enlisted at the navy recruiting station in this city on July 30 1917. No relatives of the deceased found after a lengthy search.
Washington reports five army casualty lists today totaling 579 names. Killed in action 63, died of wounds 10, missing in action 105, wounded severely 338, wounded degree undetermined 63. Also 51 killed in action and 2 died of wounds among marines, with 236 wounded.
Professor Norman Adkinson returns to Pocatello after a month of promotion for the Idaho Tech. He notes strong fall enrollment driven by demand for mechanics and stenographers, plus free training for state workers and draft detachment. The new physical education building expands facilities and social options, with high school graduates able to enter two year college work and later transfer to universities.
Reports from Paris on August 7 indicate long range shelling of the Paris region has resumed. The bombardment follows a period of relative quiet and adds to tensions surrounding ongoing military operations.
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