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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces stiffen resistance as they recapture key ground along the Crise River, forcing German troops to halt their westward débouching from the Soissons Chambly area. The French advance threatens crucial positions and shifts the line against German offensives.
Allied resistance stiffens along the Aisne Marne front as German efforts to push toward Paris continue. French counter attacks retake Chablis and Viezy south of Soissons while Alsace lines hold near Rheims and Dormans.
Baron Steingall named Ukrainian minister to Berlin in a June appointment. This move places Steingall as a key liaison between Ukraine and Germany amid ongoing diplomatic shifts.
Washington reports a raid by American volunteers and technical parties in the Woevre region on May 31. Thirty two German dugouts and a bridge were blown, over 20 enemy killed or wounded, and a machine gun captured. An Albatross aircraft was shot down north of Toul, with both crewmen killed.
Second Lieut. Lynn H. Harriman of the American infantry received the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery in action. In command of a platoon he faced a superior enemy force, led a tenacious defense, was wounded yet continued fighting, and inspired his men as the enemy was driven back. A successful raid north of Toul yielded two German prisoners. one was killed attempting to escape.
Washington June 1 officials contemplate commandeering nearly all cotton output for government and Allied needs. John Scott of Chicago named prospective administrator of cotton fabrics as first step toward government control after similar wool action.
German airmen attacked Paris for the fourth time in as many fights with two squadrons. One squadron reached the city then withdrew after the all clear. A second squadron dropped bombs in the Paris district with no casualties reported at the time of writing.
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor condemned socialists and pacifists as pro German during a meeting of the American labor mission. The mission, back from Europe, described air raids in England and France as unparalleled and sent greetings from Poincare, George, and Lloyd George.
A Russian POW in Moscow reports to the American forces that American prisoners in Germany are being brutalized in huts unfit for habitation. One blind prisoner recounts a German peering into his wound and tearing out his eyeball after capture.
Lady Randolph Churchill mother of Col. Winston Churchill and minister of munitions marries Montague Portch an army officer in London at Paddington registry office The bride is American in nationality and the ceremony is noted as a royal era wedding
Geneva reported many killed and injured as blasts wrecked munitions factories at Bitterfield in Rhenish Russia. A separate fire at Gleeson Wire Works in East Newark caused about 100000 dollars in losses with wire stock ready for Allied shipment.
Senator Borah urged the Senate yesterday to direct new revenue against profiteers and war gougers while highlighting President Wilsons recent words on wartime finance and national sacrifice.
Washington June 1 Senate members set a plan to target profiteers with a working basis developing three resolutions. They aim a heavy taxation as the penalty for those charging high prices due to wartime demand. The move reflects President's warning about profiteering and seeks to define the term clearly.
Washington June 1 A call for 24775 selective service men with grammar school education to be sent to technical training schools was issued by Provost Marshal General Crowder today. From June 7 to report by June 15 local boards in 36 states will furnish the men for training in automobile driving and various mechanical crafts.
London reports three killed and two injured in a Friday afternoon explosion at a northern England munitions factory. Official release says material damage was small.
London June 1 The Express notes Germany has a strategic reserve while America and the Allies rely on a super strategic reserve force that could surpass German reserves, reflecting the war situation described in today’s commentary.
Berne June 1 The Germans have completed the disarming of the population of Odessa Thousands of rifles and machine guns were seized from the Russians according to a report today
Washington reports no new word from Vice Admiral Sims on the fate of the Lincoln. Navy officials say a public release will come only when definite word arrives, likely after survivors reach land possibly today or tomorrow.
Paris June 1 The Germans press the Aisne Marne line and seek to widen the salient as they push toward the Marne River. German forces reach the northern Marne bank near Charters and Jourgon ne and threaten the Paris Chalons railway and Chateau Thierry. The Marne district offers strong defensive ground with hills to the south and heavy Allied losses amid German assaults. The German war office claims 45,000 Allied prisoners and over 400 cannons captured.
Bert Ford reports a German three seater bomber, nightly shelling American hospitals, was shot down within American lines near Cantigny while its crew were captured. Two officers were seized, one found in a Cantigny cave after hiding since capture, the other in a shell hole after three days without food or water.
Advices from Vienna to the state department report that a peace treaty between Finland and the central powers was signed on May 29. The agreement includes one general treaty and two supplements, with no details released about its contents.
June 1 dispatch notes numerous aerial clashes in the Toul sector. An American pilot reportedly undercut an enemy machine and fired, its German opponent seen falling earthward. Final confirmation awaits French verification as aerial activity continues.
Mrs H Shaw Ryder of New York City delivered a forceful talk at the Food Conservation Luncheon at the YMCA. About 150 women attended seeking guidance on conserving food for the government. She urged conservation for all foods as a vital home concern and then led attendees to a mass meeting at Library Theater with other experts in home economics.
The censor allows the disclosure that American aviator Caggrain from Detroit was captured by Germans after his plane went down in No Man's Land near Foy. Details are limited and the event occurred Thursday with confirmation published May 31 at 9 pm.
Officials declare a German advance will be halted as they await General Foch’s signal. Armies massed and ready to strike when directed, reflecting rising tension and strategic urgency across the fronts.
Washington observers report a renewed German offensive aimed at the Channel ports rather than Paris. Officials stress no panic and vow to destroy the German war machine, with American forces rapidly increasing in France and air production rising.
Washington June 1 Major ity leader Kitchen refused to retract his charge that the administration was swayed by a publishers lobby seeking repeal of the postal saving section of the latest revenue bill.
Forecast predicts fair conditions tonight with thunder showers and cooler air near Lake Erie. Sunday is expected to bring showers and cooler temperatures across the region.
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