25 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
1
Figures from the Foreign Language Division show a weekly report total of $11,878,150 subscribed for, with Americans of foreign birth noted. Seven committees remain to be heard from as the overall figure grows toward $1,837,868,350.
Subscriptions to the third Liberty loan near two billion dollars with $1,837,865,350 reported by twelve federal reserve districts. Washington notes Washington state surpassed its quota by 12 percent while New York’s Second District totals $467,300,000 at 10 am, behind the pace set by the second loan.
London April 25 German cavalry maneuvers near the Wesphalian Dutch frontier prompted fresh notices from Rotterdam. Germany’s note to Holland reportedly demanded immediate answers and sought railway and canal rights plus various supplies. The Hague prepared for disclosure as ministers moved between Berlin and The Hague.
London reports the late Irish leader John Redmond left an estate valued at 5786 pounds. The amount was announced today.
In Parliament Winston S. Churchill said Britain has lost nearly 1000 guns and 4000 to 5000 machine guns since the battle began. He noted ammunition losses matched early weeks' output and that by week’s end munitions were replenished with surplus in many cases.
California volunteers form the core of the first American field artillery units marching to Picardy. Men from Iowa and Washington join San Francisco and Los Angeles gunners trained at Roswell Albuquerque North Carolina and Long Island before shipping to France. The Franco American line reported intense bombardment south of the Somme and on the Avre front, followed by a German assault at 5 am.
Widespread disappointment follows War Secretary Baker as Congress debates the lack of a comprehensive program to bolster American forces at the front. The article notes critical gaps and rising concern over wartime mobilization efforts.
Washington April 25 Congress shows disappointment at Secretary Baker's absence of a comprehensive program to boost manpower and strengthen the fighting arm. Members press for doubling army strength and even raising the draft age to 40 while rumors swirl of universal registration. Senator Williams reiterates need for more men guns munitions and expeditious deployment to France.
London April 25 The resignation of Lord Rothermere air minister of Great Britain was announced today He is brother of Lord Northcliffe and has suffered bronchitis for days A Commons debate is planned Monday on the resignation of Gen Trenchard with whom he differed on policy
Pacific Coast War Service Commission urges the National Commission in Washington to cut classes seven through twelve from their supply due to a petroleum shortage.
San Francisco April 25 Anela Sam's war program hinges on saving 50 000 barrels of fuel oil daily The Pacific Coast Petroleum War Service Commission recommends a priority cut of classes 7 to 12 from supply Mark Requa and Pacific Coast administrator Folsom plan to issue the order within days The move would affect manufacturers of agricultural implements shipyards navy yards arsenals cantonments and munitions plants across California Oregon Washington Alaska Hawaii British Columbia and western South America
London reports Red Guard troops marauding along the Amur railroad and dismantling steamers. The alleged actions center on the railway northward from Vladivostok with Amur province bordering northern Manchuria.
All officers and enlisted in the American Expeditionary Force in France will receive the gold chevron for six months overseas service, regardless of combat status. Blue chevrons go to those with less than six months. Tank corps get a special collar insignia. Fifty privates and NCOs are to return to America to speak for the third Liberty Loan.
Atlantic Port April 25 The 10000 ton Great American Line steamer St Paul sank after back ing into her pier while in drydock repairs Six hundred men aboard workmen and naval service men jumped to the pier some were injured and reports say several were trapped inside the hull The vessel settled listed and sank in about forty feet of water with rescue efforts aided by military lines and a guard of soldiers Also Detroit street car workers voted to return to work pending government mediated settlement of wage disputes.
The War Department released a list naming forty nine American soldiers with casualties. Killed in action four, died of wounds seven, disease four, accidents four, unknown cause one. Wounded severely five, slightly twenty four, missing then prisoner Hector E. Reilman. Many named individuals across ranks.
Brig. Gen. Arthur Donnelly of the 31st division at Camp Mills announces intent to resign as Washington confirms he will be tried by court martial. Charges reportedly arose while the division was at Fort Bliss Oklahoma, but details remain unavailable.
British forces fend off three German assaults east of Amiens during a night action described as severe on the front. The enemy reportedly incurs heavy casualties as tanks are employed in the fighting.
A Paris issued communique notes Franco American positions south of the Somme remain firm as German forces push toward Amiens. British counterattacks north of Bailleul and around Villers-Bretteneux regain ground, with Hangard and related fronts changing hands amid heavy fighting.
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