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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces advance on the Piave as Austro-Hungarian assault shifts from offense to defense after seven days of fighting. The push against Italian lines intensified with renewed pressure and mounting enemy setbacks.
A dispatch from Rome reports Austro-Hungarian forces losing ground on the Piave and Monte Belluno fronts as Italian and Franco British allies press counterattacks. Italy claims 1,226 prisoners and multiple machine guns taken, with reinforcements possibly sent from Germany.
Washington reports a call for 8 817 draft registrants with grammar school education issued by Provost Marshal General Crowder. Enlistments accepted until July 1 and mobilization set for July 15 across twenty one states.
Washington reports American troops hold thirty eight miles of the western front trenches. Gen Fershing’s confidential message shows divisions in action, said to be far above two. Munitions and guns production runs at high speed with 205 million rounds last month. No change in troop or supply shipments due to U boat activity. troop transport remains steady.
London reports a British official statement says German efforts to retake ground northwest of Merris were repulsed with losses. Raids at Aveluy wood and along the Scarpe valley yielded prisoners and machine guns. Paris notes gains north of Favorelles and south of Hautevesnes, with twenty prisoners taken.
In New York on June 21, Wm. Mohr, 75, once president of the Cotton Exchange, killed himself at his residence, with authorities citing business reverses as a likely cause. The death occurred early today by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Provost Marshal General Crowder ruled that players in games and amusements are non-productive under the work or fight order. Local boards decide specific cases unless the president exempts them. Exemptions cover store executives clerks and hotel staff among others. domestic workers are non-productive unless also in other defined jobs.
Washington reports the Department of Justice recognizes religious head dress requirements for female German aliens and allows head coverings in photographs and ID cards. All U S marshals have been notified that such regulations may permit head dress as part of the habit during photo taking.
Treasury data supplied to the Ways and Means Committee outlines American incomes and excess earnings for 1917 to guide a new revenue bill. The document highlights taxable levels and corporate earnings used to shape proposed tax measures.
Treasury records for 1917 submitted to the Ways and Means Committee show coal firms reporting profits up to 2000 percent in the first nine months of the war. The committee debated two excess tax methods, one England style taxing war profits heavily and light taxation on nonwar profits, the other taxing all excess profits as now practiced.
Sergt Frank Baylies of New Bedford Massachusetts an American ace with the French Army was downed after a duel with four German planes. The Stork squadron he served with is credited with 165 downed German machines. Baylies was last seen in a burning craft on a cloudy day and his fate remained uncertain.
Secretary Baker stood within 300 yards as a bomb from a three inch trench mortar exploded. Two non commissioned officers, Sergeant Elmer Johnson of St Louis and Corporal James P Rodes of Brooklyn were killed and Private Calderwood badly injured. Secretary Baker returned to Washington an hour after the accident as tests continued.
William D. Jones a machinist mate second class in the naval aviation service was killed June 14 in Key West Florida when struck by a propeller. His father David W. Jones resides at Unionsale Pennsylvania.
Dissensions over an amendment for nationwide prohibition during wartime trigger a bitter Congress crisis. The Senate Agriculture Committee stalls further action amid strong protest from opposing factions.
Washington lawmakers clash over a bone dry wartime prohibition amid Senate committee inaction. Bainbridge Colley of the Shipping Board argues the amendment would reduce shipping production by at least 25 percent, while others contest the claim and call Schwab and Hurley to testify. Representative Randall accuses political fear of delaying prohibition past the war.
Newton C. Parke reports from the American army in France that a German war office statement about deep American penetrations near Leicheprey is a lie. He notes it refers to the Bois De Remiers action where six Germans were repulsed and suggests Berlin will issue more such statements to counter French Chateau Thierry gains.
The Senate military affairs committee unanimously adopted an amendment authorizing the war department to train men sent to the United States by any Allied nation. The measure aims to prepare South and Central American volunteers for combat, addressing the equipment and shipping shortages hindering Allied participation.
Lieut James R Wheeler 24 of St Louis aviator instructor was instantly killed at Scott Field Belleville Illinois when his aircraft plunged 500 feet during a tail spin attempt. Cadet John M Rafter 22 from St Paul Minn, a passenger, escaped with slight injuries.
Ben Caughron organizer for the Working Class Union was sentenced to death by electric chair for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Kirland during the Hattons Gap raid on April 15. He pleaded guilty. His brothers Edmond and Don received life and 15 years. Four others, including two army deserters, got five to 17 years.
Washington June 21 1918 the United States will have enough men in France to hold the western front firm and then begin an offensive to carry the Germans back across the Rhine the assurance given by the House military affairs committee in conference with Secretary Baker Assistant Secretary Crowell Chief of Staff March and Provost Marshal General Crowder
Maj. Gen. Branker announced a British American effort to fly American bombing planes from Newfoundland to Portugal via the Azores by late September or early October. Crews of four will include two Americans and two Britons with a navigator two engines and one pilot. Planes average 95 to 100 mph at 5000 feet and include sea rescue steps for emergencies.
London June 21 The British government dropped Irish conscription and home rule for the time being per Lord Curzon’s remarks interpreted by the Chronicle. Dillon Appeals for Help John Dillon the Irish nationalist leader condemned attempts to sway American opinion against non pro German Irish and urged support for nationalists while distinguishing Sinn Fein from moderates.
George McAnehy of the American Newspaper Publishers Association urged delaying the postal zoning system’s effective date until a full investigation. A Senate committee favored the delay, but constitutional limits prevent new legislation. he urged Ways and Means to report a House resolution to stop the July 1 start.
Washington June 21 The War Department released Gen Pershing’s June 20 communiqué noting patrolling remains active northwest of Chateau Thierry and in the Woevre with hostile patrols suffering losses from American machine gun fire and ongoing artillery duels in Lorraine. Section B reports nothing to report.
Following food riots in which 50,000 took part, Vienna labor council urged full bread rations, broader food relief, and a general peace with no annexations. Parliament should convene, and Vienna warned of revolution if rations stay low. Rioting spread to other cities as 100,000 workers planned a strike at Vienna’s Vulcan Arsenical plant.
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