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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1918
Page
1
High army officers from the American French and British forces in Washington believe Germany cannot sustain another series of offensives for weeks. The assessment reflects cautious optimism as Allied planners keep reserves prepared for any renewed attempt.
Next fortnight may see important moves on part of the supreme commander. Has several maneuvers, any one of which would result in material advantage to the Entente, with Americans first to pass under command of the new French chief.
Paris April 2 Gen Foch new supreme commander says Amiens is safe a tonic for soldiers and citizens. Washington reports German reserves exhausted and Foch maintains intact forces as Anglo American French troops prepare to strike Picardy. High officers expect bold moves in the next fortnight with American units joining Haig and Ha command structure reforms.
Norfolk Virginia April reports from the Department of Labor arrive for a conference with leaders of 3,700 striking mechanics at the naval base, Point Pit and Bush Bluff. Authorities hope differences are amicably settled before night.
German airmen raided Paris early today using large Gotha aircraft. Alarm sounded shortly after 3 o clock with the all clear about 45 minutes later. The text notes Gotha aircraft are among the largest used by Germany for raids.
Decks cleared in the Senate as lawmakers brace for a bitter contest over the Overman Bill. The chamber moves toward an anticipated clash as the measure nears floor action.
Washington reports the senate prepares for a hard battle over the Overman bill granting the president broad powers to reorganize wartime government. Administration leaders expect passage but foresee amendments to limit scope. judiciary committee members may back floor amendments, and outcomes depend on proposed changes.
Senator King of Utah introduced a resolution in the Senate to declare war on Bulgaria and Turkey. Rumors had circulated that the President would seek a formal war declaration against Turkey and Bulgaria as part of the broader war efforts with Germany's allies. The measure was referred to the foreign relations committee without debate.
From the American front in France April 1 authorities report the U S intelligence work has rendered German telephonic lines in advance positions nearly useless. Germans must rely on runners or dogs as U S patrols notice electrified entanglements and sparking defensive wires. The Germans face frequent wire damage from shells and heavy repair efforts amid metal shortages.
New York reports the White Star liner Celtic has docked at a British port after a cable said the ship was torpedoed yesterday. The line received word this afternoon.
Washington reports that 30,000,000 feet of spruce timber has been produced toward the 50,000,000 feet needed for aeroplane construction this year. Rep Fordney states the government will have the lumber before July first, and that 66,000,000 feet would supply 30,000 planes of the largest size.
Chicago April 2 loyalty as a city and Wisconsin's as a state will be tested in today's aldermanic election. Republicans and Democrats rush to mobilize supporters to outvote Socialist and anti war candidates. A last minute issue is wet or dry. Phillip Yarrow pushes saloon wording on the ballot but mutilated ballots will be discarded.
New York April 2 a $10,000 plan by gamblers to derail a police inquiry led to the murder of Harry Cohen an informer known as Harry the Yott Rothenberg a bartender was charged with homicide Rothenberg allegedly left Cohen's apartment with him and shot him during a phone call at a building booth prosecutors say a fund raised by gamblers financed Rothenberg who admitted he was out of work for four months and had been supported by the gambler and burglar he killed.
An Atlantic port report states Capt. Koenig, commander of the German merchant submarine Deutschland, is at a British port. The captain of a British vessel arriving there claims the Deutschland was captured by the British.
Reports from the central western states describe mobs punish suspected traitors with tar and feathering and other humiliations. At La Salle Illinois a physician Dr J C Beermann was seized docked in a canal kissed the American flag and told to leave in five days. Rudolph Schopke was tarred and feathered at Emerson Nebraska for failing to contribute to the Red Cross. Attorney L M Eckert was painted yellow at La Salle NL after a secretary was exempted from the draft. Students at Northland College tarred and feathered E A Schimer a teacher.
Washington announces a full overhaul of war material procurement. The War Industries Board will fix prices to curb profiteering and align I Gs with government needs. A new system of department cooperation and material priorities is now in effect to secure production.
Washington reports Britain's latest loan of 104 million dollars from the treasury. Allied credits by the United States now total 5.16 billion dollars, with British credits reaching 2.72 billion dollars.
Washington weather bulletin from April 2 indicates probable local rains tonight and Wednesday with much cooler conditions expected on Wednesday. The forecast notes a temperature drop and unsettled skies through midweek.
Robert Otis Hayward, representing the War Trade Board, returns from Europe with news that Holland was misinformed by Germany. The report was brought to Washington today.
The War Trade Board's Robert Otis Hayward reported to Washington that Dutch public opinion is being inflamed by German propaganda. He noted anti American utterances in Amsterdam and German papers with wide Dutch circulation, and said Holland faces pressure not as severe as London. He also confirmed rumors that Germany blocked Holland's negotiations.
Baltimore on April 2 reports about two thousand city workers, roughly two thirds of the municipal workforce, walking off. They demand union support while city departments face stoppages. administration calls for drivers and laborers to resume street cleaning and related work.
Washington April 2 discovery of a joker in the third Liberty bond authorization bill sent the measure back to the house for reconsideration this afternoon.
Quebec under a military governor after a night of rioting over conscription. Four killed and several injured as sniping and random gunfire shattered foggy streets. Maj. Gen. Lessard seeks agreement with protesters as troop deployment grows and damage exceeds $100,000.
Rain slows fighting as Allied troops watch for renewed blows. For forty eight hours opposing forces have massed north and south of the Somme, preparing to renew pressure on Anglo French positions east of the base city in northern France.
Reports from Paris and London describe heavy bombardments and German troop movements along the Somme and Picardy front. British and French forces claim advances between the Somme and Meuse while weather slows tank use and German efforts.
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