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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
1
Allied reports say French and American troops resist German pressure in France as the Marne front stabilizes. German forces push toward Chaudun and Chaumont, with limited gains north of Soissons while Rheims remains under Allied control and Paris threat lessens.
June 1 reports from Washington Paris and London state American volunteers and detachments blew up 32 enemy dugouts and a bridge, killing and wounding over 20. German attempts to cross the Marne faced vigorous resistance with retreat to river banks. Soissons and Chateau Thierry sectors saw French counterattacks driving back German masses and taking prisoners as artillery activity increased along the northern Marne and near Rheims.
A report from Montgomery recalls Heorges a iL Lacoske, cadet aviator, died in a nose dive. The piece also notes wartime actions in Washington, including McAdoo urging Kitchin to retract claims about publishers lobbying for repeal of the postage zone system, and other war era items. Port Leavenworth furloughs, Orr Coal Mining fined, Chicago crosses Red Cross quota, New York shipping plans, and a patriotic education drive led by Major General Leonard Wood.
New York Herbert Hoover spoke with Russian officials and planned to send a message to the local food board. He stated the government will place every possible kernel of grain in storage for the coming harvest, citing the wisdom of prepaying for drought relief. The exchange touched on relief to Americans held abroad and urged careful provisioning for starving populations.
Washington reports from the senate military committee show General March stating Germans reached near Paris with forces within forty five miles. Improved gas shelling and nine inch projectiles forced a French retreat, opening a push for urgent American troop transportation abroad. Over 200 thousand Americans prepared for extended combat roles after additional training.
June 1 report from the Associated Press honors Second Lieutenant Lynn N. Harriman of the American Infantry for extraordinary bravery. In command of a platoon he led men with determination against a vastly superior enemy force. Wounded, he continued to shouting orders, halting the enemy inside a trench and earning the distinction with his valor.
German airmen attacked Paris again with two raids. The first failed but bombs were dropped in the capital on the second raid. Officials said enemy planes crossed the city lines, alarms sounded at 10:33 p.m., and all clear returned at 11:47 p.m. Motored sounds were heard and another alarm rang at 12:38 a.m. Some bombs reportedly fell in the Paris region.
London dispatches discuss western front mood with caution and optimism. The Daily News cites military authority warning of a grave situation yet not beyond salvage while The Daily Telegraph argues the latest pressure could yield strategic gains for the Allies despite continued stress and a second Marne possible in a different form.
Austrian offensive long heralded by the meeting of the German and Austrian emperors is expected to break violently soon. Local action at both ends of the front signals the coming blow, with Italian armies reportedly thoroughly prepared, perhaps better than ever.
Washington dispatch reports the Pullman Company plans fare increases with passenger rates rising by ten cents per mile and the minimum overnight sleeping berth rate climbing from 41 to 50 cents to $2. Other Pullman rates will remain largely unchanged. Since August 4, 1934, a Y M.C.A. hut has been kept in France for allied soldiers.
Paris reports note the German push toward Paris remains the focus while Allied lines hold in Alsace and near Champagne. Paris and Amsterdam dispatches describe renewed Franco British defense, with Clemenceau optimistic about blocking the German offensive and shaping the battle toward Amiens.
June 1 report details nearly 675,000 German troops in fifty divisions forming the main offensive. Volunteer units have joined. allies plan a return blow. Germans extend front, fortify pivots, and push toward a salient from Charteres to Chatrau Thierry as Allied artillery prepare.
Secretary Baker said 609 professed conscientious objectors have been reported among 1,400,000 men drafted. Military officials expect the ratio of objectors to fall further as the board of inquiry appointed by President Wilson reviews each case and reports.
Allied air raids on German cities are taking a greater toll on the German people than previously reported, the state department said. The impact on populations of bombed towns is described as far more severe, affecting morale and daily life.
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