28 May 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
1
Germany's storm troops faced strong American resistance as front lines held from 6 to 9 o'clock Monday. The battle produced determined defense with no breakthrough reported.
German bombardment and a three section assault near the American front lasted six to nine hours. American counterattack drove the attackers back with prisoners taken. Gas shells and heavy bombardment targeted hospitals, Red Cross nurses, and rear areas as German aviators bombed the zone.
London reports a mysterious disease affecting at least 40 percent of Spain's population. Madrid dispatches note Alfonso is bedridden and possibly a victim. Symptoms resemble influenza with many collapsing in streets as military measures are suspended due to the epidemic.
Geneva May 8 reports many Germans living in Austria are dying of hunger or malnutrition according to Neueste Tage. The notice from Stuttgart cites scarce food and ongoing hardship affecting civilians.
Paris reports that German long range guns resumed bombardment on Monday. Three people were killed and fourteen injured in the latest shelling, with casualties spanning multiple city districts.
Washington outlines two new anti Germanism bills proposed by Senator King of Utah. One would instruct district attorneys to cancel naturalization papers of sympathizers for central powers. The other would ban teaching the German language in U S schools.
Charles B. Paswater of Noblesville Indiana, a cadet aviator, died at Mineola flying field after tail spinning from about 2 000 feet. He had made several flights and was to receive a lieutenant commission in two weeks. His body was removed by Medical Corps personnel.
Washington May 28 Ten steel vessels totalling 63 486 tons were completed for the shipping board last week. The average daily output was 9 069 tons. Eight were requisitioned ships and two were contracted. There were eighteen launchings during the week, fifteen steel and three wooden, bringing the weekly launching total to 109 760 tons.
A London dispatch says Field Marshal Von Mackensen has been given an important command close to Von Hindenburg and Von Ludendorff, possibly due to Hindenburg’s frail condition, per Exile Telegraph via Amsterdam and Cologne advices.
Paris reports a raid by ten to twelve German planes last night. Bombs fell on outlying districts but the city proper was spared. Only seven bombs landed. The danger signal sounded at 10 45 and clearance followed at 11 45.
The article notes factions reconciling to stay on the job and carry out the president's wishes with broad accord on his taxation plan.
Washington May 28 factions in Congress split over the new wartime tax plan with discussions of a 40-60 levy between taxation and bond issues. Supporters of a 50-50 approach praised the president’s speech while Republicans resist committing to the ratio before final figures. Kitchen signals support for pushing the bill to passage amid publisher opposition to a postal tax repeal.
Five American pursuit planes operating with French forces repelled a German air squadron near Ponthemousson. The Americans, taking cover and launching a coordinated defense, used their machine guns effectively to drive off the attackers in a notable joint action over France.
Rome reports the Italian army opened a new offensive Sunday night against Austro German forces on the southwestern front. The war office says Italian troops broke through defenses in the Caposile sector of the lower Piave to a depth of 750 yards.
In Waukesha on May 28 the prosecutor urged a first degree murder verdict in the case of Grace Lusk for the killing of Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts, invoking the God given laws of Moses and the command Thou shalt not kill as guiding statute. He attacked the defense plea of insanity and said Lusk acted with malice aforethought.
Washington May 28 Thirty eight casualties in the American overseas forces announced by the War Department include seven killed in action one died of wounds one by drowning five of disease and six missing. Major Raoul Lufbery killed in action is named along with many listed names and hometowns across the country.
New battles develop along a 33 mile front from Brimont north of Rheims to the Forest of Pinon near Soissons. British and French retirements reportedly carried out in perfect order despite violent attacks as fronts shift north and east.
German pressure on the Aisne front continues with French and British retirements carried out in order. German efforts focus along the Chemin Des Dames sector and north of Rheims as British and French forces hold and condense their lines. A renewed push is anticipated in Flanders while the Crown Prince steers large forces toward Paris.
London reports that conservative critics led by the Westminster Gazette argue Germany faces pressure to outpace America in a frantic push to reach a decision before America's millions join the war effort.
General Leonard Wood resists being sidelined for the war effort and seeks an overseas or active U S command. He has orders to proceed to San Francisco to assume command of the western division but plans to appeal to the President for a return to overseas service. He conveyed his readiness to follow orders and seeks clarification on his detachment from the 98th division.
Greater New York sweltered as May 28 reached 86 degrees at 2 PM, hottest May 28 on record since 1886, matching the previous maximum. The 1886 mark was set for the date, and today’s reading ties that historic peak.
The Prince of Wales visited Rome and met the pope for a thirty minute interview. He left the Vatican smiling, signaling a cordial engagement during the visit.
Washington May 28 The Senate passed an urgent deficiency measure carrying roughly 90 million dollars with authority to contract up to 33 million. The appropriation funds the operations of government bureaus and includes wages for many temporary employees.
New York May 28. A quote from Anna Held expresses her wish to live until the Germans are driven back and France is restored, stating she will die only after that victory.
Reports from Paris and London say German forces crossed the Aisne River between Vailly and Berry-Au-Bac and pressed along the front from Brimont to Rheims. French and British troops withdraw in good order as heavy fighting and shelling continue. Italian sources note renewed actions on the Austrian front.
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