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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
7
Allied and Italian forces press along the Piave and Montello fronts with heavy artillery and raids. German and Austrian counters are beaten back. reports note aerial activity and supply strains from floods in Venetia.
Americans returning from a Norwegian liner voyage report widespread unrest in Germany and hunger fears. A German major spoke of soldiers losing will to fight, while civilians seek relief from food shortages. Observers note Berlin’s dire conditions and pessimism about victory.
An advertisement extols Cadomene Tablets as a five grain tonic restoring energy and health for headaches neuralgia cold extremities and fatigue. It promises rapid improvement within days and abundant vigor, with druggists selling sealed tubes and directions for self use.
Washington reports Pershing’s weekly summary of U S casualties overseas with figures for killed in action 440 died of wounds 68 died of disease 15 died of accidents and other causes 24 wounded in action 264 missing in action including prisoners and 36 listed as missing in action overall 8600 plus men in France 549 names since last Sunday including 440 killed 68 died of wounds 5 died of disease 24 died of accidents and other causes 264 wounded in action and 25 missing in action with about 1060 000 men in France noted as a small death toll from disease considered remarkable.
Washington reports German submarines off the Atlantic coast and French front marine actions spurring naval enlistments to 450,000 officers and men. Secretary Daniels notes 14,405 Navy enlistments the first week and 12,303 the next, predicting June as a banner month. A damaged tale of the old German gunboat Geler renamed Schurz and other ships is recounted with unclear details.
Washington June 25 The food administration grain corporation is authorized to raise wheat prices above the $2.20 bushel minimum with Hoover approval. The company will increase capital stock to 150 million dollars, all government owned and purchased as needed to sustain the present price. Factors cited include higher freight costs and congressional stalemate over funding to raise the guarantee to $2.50.
An American steamer arriving today rescued 215 crew members and Wells of the U S and Schurz after the Behurz was sunk off the Carolina coast in a collision with the Fiorida. The rescued crew remained aboard the steamer while reports of the sinking were confirmed.
Washington June 23. The army casualty list contains fifty five names broken down into killed in action died of wounds died of airplane accident died of accidents and other causes and died of disease with two officers among the dead and several listed soldiers from various places such as Howe Texas Yakima Wash Massena Idaho Sioux City Iowa Hupert Idaho Anaconda Montana Caldwell Idaho and Chicago Illinois among the named individuals. Lieutenant James Hughes of Howe Texas died of wounds. Lieutenant Don St Cope of Yakima Wash was killed in an airplane accident. Lieutenant Thomas Arthur Goodwin of Chicago Ill was severely wounded. Corpl Charles Wade Hawley Texas listed among those died of wounds.
Premier Orlando in the senate hailed the new Italian troops and the draft’s success as Austrian forces faced a stronger enemy. He warned that Austrians are massing in Tyrol and Trentino for another desperate attempt to break through, praising the victory ahead of a possible further battle.
Dispatches from Washington dated June 22 reveal Austrian food shortages and Ludendorff's supply difficulties on the western front. Reports cite diversion of Ukraine and Bessarabian food, Vienna and Budapest officials warning they cannot ensure order, with only sixty truckloads available for Austria.
Judge Ben Lindsey, formerly at the front in Italy, is reported back in Noma satay. He witnessed the Austrian offensive and was impressed with Italy’s efforts. Lindsey left for Paris and plans to proceed to the United States in late July.
Chaplain Roberts reports that Mormon soldiers at Camp Kearny emphasize morals and unity, with many Utah men among 7209 in the unit. The army chaplains completed a five week course on duty readiness, including drill, training, and languages, preparing for front line service as more recruits head to Camp Lewis.
June 23 report from the Piave front says Austrians crossing the river in disorder from the Montello to the Adriatic are being pressed by Italian forces. The enemy’s retreat follows a heavy Italian advance and artillery pressure. A second item reports a fire at Richmond Machinery, damaging plant and stock worth thousands, with wiring blamed and insurance covering the loss.
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