24 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
1
German forces concentrate heavy artillery fire where British and French troops join on the Flanders and Picardy battle fronts as Allied lines brace for renewed assault.
German artillery drives in Picardy and Flanders as Brit ish and French lines brace for another assault. North of Bethune the advance would require at least four miles to reach the town, with strategic impact if successful.
Chicago April 24 former United States district judge H J Ewart of Hendersonville D C died here after a single dance with his fiancee. He finished the dance said I feel fine sat on a lounge and suddenly died as young people passed by.
In France near Leichenrey and near Toul on April 23 24 Salvation Army canteen workers and six American girls endured chlorine gas and shellfire while serving hot drinks to troops. Ensigns Gladys Myrtle Turkington Stella Young Violet Williams Gertrude Simmons and Miss Symonds aided men before evacuation.
Detroit faced widespread disruption as all motormen and conductors walked out. About 109000 of 300000 workers were idle and munition plant staffing fell below half capacity. Federal conciliator F L Feick to urge return to work ahead of a labor department hearing.
In San Francisco on April 24 the jury convicted twenty nine of the thirty defendants in the Hindu revolt trial after six hours of deliberation. Gary John F Craig, a Long Beach ship builder, was found not guilty. The convicts, comprising Americans, Hindus, and Germans, were accused of conspiring to aid a military expedition against British rule in India and to incite a revolution there. Penalties include up to two years in prison or a ten thousand dollar fine or both.
New York April 24. James M. Washburne 61 founder of a candy store chain must pay Samuel Bernstein 20000 for alienation of the affections of Bernstein's wife Mrs Bernstein. She was hired at 12 a week and rose to 5000 a year plus an interest in the firm after making many trips alone with Washburne.
Washington reports Senator King of Utah will not push his resolution declaring war on Turkey and Bulgaria. A Senate regulations committee and President Wilson plan a conference in coming days to discuss the Turkish and Bulgarian situation and the administration’s rationale for delaying war declaration.
A delegation of 30 Pacific Coast publishers warned today that newspaper publication on the Pacific Coast would suspend unless the fuel administration prioritizes fuel for Western mills. They argue the current priority makes it nearly impossible for western mills to obtain fuel and continue operations.
Firemen and nurses carried forty five children aged 2 to 19 from a burning Shelter of the Humane Society in Rochester New York. The blaze caused 29000 in damage with no casualties reported and some children ill with measles were aided as they escaped down ladders.
Four people died when an army training plane exploded in midair over Wichita Falls Texas today. An instructor and a cadet were among the victims and officials offered few details as the blaze burned the craft in flight.
Reported figure shows 1.70009485 billion in a major loan drive with no decision yet on which Federal Reserve district, St Louis or Minneapolis, reached its quota first.
The Cleveland district awarded 740 honor flags as part of a national effort to hit quotas in the Third Liberty Loan campaign. Across districts, Missouri Kansas City and New York reported progress, with states like Colorado and Arizona recently exceeding targets. Overall subscriptions reached about 1.7 billion dollars, with districts and cities listed by percent of their allotments.
Washington April 24 A casualty list of forty three names released by the war department shows six killed in action three died of wounds eleven died of disease ten severely wounded and thirteen slightly wounded among the fallen are sergeants privates corporals and a lieutenant with names including Joshua K. Broahead Orville G. Fuller Frank P. Gordon and James A. Mulligan among others.
Senator Hiram Johnson of California leads opposition to the conference report on the espionage bill demanding retention of the so called France amendment. The fight centers on curbing government powers and preserving statutory limits amid partisan debate.
Washington reports fierce senate opposition to retaining the France amendment in the wartime espionage bill. The measure aims to empower the government to root out spies and disloyalists and would punish treason. Debate centers on safeguarding free speech versus strong wartime security.
London reports a reduction in tension between Germany and the Netherlands. An Amsterdam correspondent cites a possible relaxation of German pressure and notes an ultimatum reportedly demanding transit rights for war materials into Belgium via Dutch railways.
London reports extend limes on the Flanders front with localized fighting and artillery duels along Picardy. British advance north of Albert improves positions while German bombardments rage around Hangard en Santerre Villers Bretonneux and the Somme area near Amiens as both sides probe for weak points.
Adjutant General McCain testifies before the House Military Affairs Committee on the appropriation bill. He asserts the United States could do wonders by taking a chance and sending American troops to France within three years, outlining manpower projections.
At a Washington hearing Adjutant General McCain says the United States could land 5,000,000 men in France within three years if ships are available. Moran questions timing. McCain notes 3,009,000 could be sent annually after the first year if ships suffice. He adds no strict limit beyond ammunition and cautions over risk.
Official reports are incomplete but it is believed sinking ships loaded with concrete near Zeebrugge and Ostend were the aim of a raid to hinder future submarine operations.
Reports from London April 24 describe successful Allied raids on Zeebrugge and Ostend. Submarine operations by Germany are hindered as ships laden with concrete were sunk, and the authorities note the need for dredging before U boats can sail freely. Vice Admiral Keyes led the British forces, with high praise by The Chronicle, while uncertainties remain about the planner’s fate.
Harrisburg reports an unprecedented state wide cleanup campaign for spring. The state health department distributes posters and letters to boards of health urging community participation to conserve human life, following the governor's proclamation. Employers in Pennsylvania are urged to take active part in the effort.
Nit Helmuth Schmidt released at noon on a five thousand dollar bond after her husband died in a police cell following a partial confession about the death of Miss Augusta Steinbach at their home a year ago in Pontiac Michigan.
Fair tonight then Thursday likely showers. The report from The Weather Bureau notes a unsettled pattern with possible rain in the capital region as a cold front approaches.
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