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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
1
The Field Marshal Haig remains capable of maintaining his basic order of battle while withdrawing troops to more permanent positions. News from other fronts indicates steady strategic posture despite the challenges.
The War Department weekly review reports a long range gun bombardment of Paris amid a shifted focus of operations on the western front. It notes French and American forces reinforcing the Picardy front while preparing for further action, and mentions broader Allied and enemy movements across Europe and in Asia Minor.
The State Department received a Dutch government note in The Hague outlining official stance on the U S seizure of Dutch ships. Dutch officials call the action unjustified and vow to oppose it with national resolve, while no rupture of relations seems imminent despite seriousness of the dispute.
Hard fighting continues along the Picardy front as the German advance is halted. Allied counter thrusts grow stronger with fresh reserves. German losses are estimated around 550,000. Anglo French forces recapture ground on Easter Sunday with over 1,000 prisoners taken. Americans expected to join the thick of the fighting soon. Moreuil changes hands four times in fierce combat, remaining with the Allies as French blows hit the southern flank.
In a move labeled an amendment, the war chest is opened to transfer control into the President’s hands. The measure seeks to streamline military funding decisions through executive oversight.
Washington April 1 Congress prepares final action on a war financing package totaling 16 billion dollars. The Senate poised to approve the third Liberty Loan bill authorizing 4.5 billion in bonds and 8 billion in certificates. Representative Kitchin ready to present the conference report creating a war finance corporation with 500 million capital and up to 3 billion in bonds. Debate grows over the administration's failure to push a new war tax program as outlays rise.
President Wilson will open the Liberty loan campaign in Baltimore next Saturday. He will not address Congress this week and will outline his views on current matters in Baltimore as announced by White House circles. The Supreme Court recessed today until April 16.
Describes American soldiers marching through rain and mud in France on April 1 6 under General Foch. Troops march with rifles and equipment, sing Broadway songs, receive meals from cook wagons, and camp at night in pasture fields as French villagers cheer. Foresees American impact on the battle front.
Milwaukee on the eve of the US Senate vote shows calm with all sides confident. Lenroot supporters credit Vice President Marshall's speech for solidifying Republican backing while Berger's Milwaukee vote size and city plurality forecasts remain contested.
A major fire in Atlantic City caused damage estimated between 350000 and 500000 dollars across much of a block. Firemen fought the blaze for hours, the origin undetermined, as flames raged for about six hours before being brought under control. Continued on page five.
Quebec reports indicate machine emplacements on a mountain hill after anticonscription rioters threatened to storm the hill housing the post office and Chateau Frontenac. Rioters broke into hardware stores to seize firearms, with stray bullets wounding two girls and a man as soldiers sustained injuries from thrown debris. Outside troops reportedly would not be used.
An article notes Wilson taking a leading role in accelerating progress in speed up movements. It highlights lessons learned from a powerful source and asserts outcomes far beyond prior expectations.
President Wilson directs coordination of all efforts to mobilize men planes and munitions for the western front. U S divisions and national guardsmen are ready for action within hours of landing. French officers say 35 to 40 veteran divisions await engagement and will join American forces where needed.
Nine members of the National League for Women’s Service wearing regulation army uniforms will depart from Lansing Tuesday early with three quarter ton motor trucks loaded with war department supplies for Atlanta Georgia.
Allied reports say German forces are pressing the apex of their salient toward Amiens as American troops advance toward the front. The main push remains eleven to twelve miles from the objective with heavy fighting observed along the line.
British and French forces repelled German attacks along a 30 mile front in France as Allied counter moves gain ground near Amiens and Moreuil. American troops were reported en route and expected to enter the battle zone within days as Haig announced continued fighting with gains in Serre and prominent machine gun captures.
New York April 1 Harry Cohen a gambling house operator was shot and killed in front of a West Ninety second street address in a manner resembling the Rosenthal case. An unidentified man shot Cohen as he used a telephone booth after returning home with a stranger. Elevator boy Joseph Edney witnessed the later events. Cohen died before medical help arrived. The killer escaped amid police pursuit.
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