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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
1
Anglo French forces press bombardment as Picardy lines hold. General Foch reportedly plans strike at another sector in the front, signaling a renewed drive.
Washington dispatches report General Foch may avoid a sustained counter offensive in Picardy while Austrians mass reserves toward Venice. Analysts say a decisive strike requires exhausted foe and rapid, well-timed action before defenses firm.
London reports a week of sinking six British vessels of 1600 tons or more and seven smaller crafts plus five fishing boats. Sir Eric Geddes had predicted a downward trend in losses and rising production, hoping for a balance by mid year. The week marks the fourth lowest tally for large ships under unrestricted submarine warfare.
Evan Cameron, in Chicago, is jailed for impersonating a United States Army officer. He boasted of capturing spies and flaunted a battle scar from a prised past duel. Held on 2900 dollars bond, his April 11 hearing is scheduled.
German morale reportedly sagged after Allied holdup of a drive and treaty losses amid British and French bombardment. Strong Allied reserves were concentrated at key positions as losses mounted on both sides.
New Zealand troops went over the top and captured 1,000 yards of German front trenches after days of stubborn fighting, taking about 200 prisoners and more than 100 machine guns. Allied forces prepare for renewed German offensives and hold confident on overall war progress through Picardy and Arras regions.
Chicago April 4. Miss Mary Hallam an 80 year old salesman at one department store for 45 years is mourned by thousands who knew her. She spent 42 years at the same lace counter and was regarded as the world’s saleswoman.
Protest against the allotments of the seized Dutch vessels was made today to the Senate commerce committee.
James King the night policeman at the Creel Committee on Public Information was shot to death shortly before six o clock this morning in the hallway of the building. The incident is linked to espionage allegations against the Honorable spies. Further details unavailable.
Washington murder at the Creel Committee on Public Information headquarters leaves detectives unsure. James King, 56, night watchman, shot in the hallway near 10 Jackson Place as investigations focus on whether theft of documents or a quarrel sparked the crime. A black porter is detained as a person of interest. motive remains unsettled as Major Pullman prepares a public statement.
Washington reports 131 pneumonia deaths among troops in training for the week ending March 29, with total deaths 237 versus 224 last week. Camp Pike, Little Rock, led with 20 deaths, 15 from pneumonia. national army 118 deaths, regular 90. A second item notes new clues in the Harry Cohen gambler murder case arising from alleged home disruption attempts.
Treasury Department announces that the drive will continue for four weeks starting Saturday with banks instructed to close their books five days after the drive ends.
The treasury announces the third Liberty loan drive will end May 4 after four weeks. Initial deposits are set at 5 percent with subsequent installments of 20 percent on May 28, 35 percent on July 18, and 40 percent on August 15 to avoid June payments. The issue begins May 9 with a ten year term and coupons payable Sept 15 1918.
The trial of 1121 W. W. W. members charged with sabotage and hindering wartime work was halted for the third day as juror A. J. McKee from Morris Illinois failed to appear. Judge Landis recessed the court and a manhunt was ordered. DOJ officials expressed concern over the disappearance.
Jackson Michigan reports a second tar and feathering within two days. Masked assailants abducted William Yassen a Russian resident from his home carried him to a northern location and coated him with tar and feathers amid alleged disloyal remarks.
Washington April 4 The United States fuel administration announced the appointment of D Hurd as district representative at Cleveland Ohio He will oversee coal fields in eastern and central Ohio and the panhandle counties of West Virginia.
A German shell exploded near a division headquarters in center field as American doughboys played and spectators watched. Players and crowd escaped unharmed in the surprise incident during the game.
Clearing weather led to increased air activity with Roche planes turning back. German shelling northwest of Toul caused limited damage while no casualties occurred. Two American officers earned the Croix de Guerre for bravery in action, Lieut. C. R. Holmes and Sergt. James A. Murphy.
Eight hundred munition workers at American Car and Foundry returned to their jobs in Chicago on April 4 after striking for an eight hour day. They will work ten hours with time and a half for the extra two. The plant superintendent said he would hire American citizens when possible and blamed pro German and I W W agents for the strike.
Victor L Berger Socialist anti war candidate for US senator remains a political factor in Wisconsin after elections. Latest returns show pro German element increasing his total vote by about 3000. War Labor Board will be named within 24 hours per Secretary Wilson with recommendations for appointments to the national board replacing prior economic standards.
Chicago on April 4 reports a dirt sale where a four inch by 168 foot piece went for 666 dollars. The quoted rate implies 1998 dollars per foot or 166.59 dollars per inch, reflecting startling costs for dirt along the lake.
Governors or their representatives from nearly every state attend a Washington conference with the Council of National Defense to discuss tougher espionage legislation. The draft measures aim to broaden penalties and expand enforcement authority in cases of spying and subversion.
Governors and nationwide representatives pressed for drastic action against German spies including faster espionage trials and the death penalty. Delegates condemned the I W W and urged Congress to pass stricter measures, with a committee likely to lobby lawmakers. Senator Hiram Johnson attacked the administration bill as a suppression of press freedom, not a wartime necessity.
Washington officials say several officers remain in the capital on duty as messengers. They are not slackers but trusted service members eager for field command yet assigned to desk work to safeguard critical papers from Kaiser agents.
Kansas City shows signs of recovery after a week long sympathetic strike. Streetcar service resumes as the Seventh Regiment is demobilized and most workers return, with only a few boilermakers and hospitality staff remaining for settlement.
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