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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
1
London Paris and British French lines drive German forces back after brutal clashes from Montdidier to Moreuil along a 15 mile front. American engineers fight beside French troops as Moreuil changes hands amid repeated attacks and prisoner captures. Boston report notes conductor Karl Muck resigns from the Boston Symphony.
News from Paris reports the French government agrees with General Pershing to deploy American troops alongside British and French forces in northern France. Troops and motor trucks move through towns as Americans sing and work hard for the common cause, signaling imminent action on the battle lines. The capital bursts with excitement as the news spreads nationwide.
British forces report holding their trenches on the Somme frontier while delivering a sharp strike northeast of the front. Hundreds of enemy positions were hit in targeted raids as British troops repulsed counterattacks and seized 109 machine guns.
Allied troops in France repulsed heavy German infantry attacks between Moreuil and Lassigny. The day saw fierce street fighting in Moreuil with French artillery and hand to hand combat in villages including Orvillers Plemonnt and Pres sier de Rove. German casualties mounted as French aviators cleared the skies.
The Netherlands condemns President Wilson's proclamation on the seizure of neutral Dutch ships in American ports as unlawful and unjustifiable. In the Official Gazette the government asserts the actions violate international law and hurt Dutch national feeling, demanding acknowledgment of the misrepresentations cited.
A historical note disputes claims about Dutch ships in American ports during the war. It states the Zeelandia was unlawfully detained, and argues against German pressure on the Netherlands to observe or threaten naval actions. The president’s proclamation is cited as silent on some points.
Paris reports a renewed bombardment by long range German guns with four rifle tubes over sixty feet long used on alternating days. Churches were crowded at morning services despite shells. labs found fragments suggesting a 210 millimeter shell and double fuses. German ordnance expert von Rohne provides further details in a magazine.
Moscow reports General Bogayev sky, Don Cossack chief, surrendered to the Bolsheviks after General Kaledines died by his own action. The incident follows turmoil within the White officer ranks and bolshevik advances.
New York on April 1 saw about one hundred thousand people enjoy mild weather at Coney Island. Ride concierges tested in guiding crowds, most performing well as sunshine drew many to take a dip in the sea.
Washington April 1 The Food Administrator Hoover said a government takeover of large meat packing plants is likely after the president approved a commission to study the meat situation The panel includes Secretary of Agriculture Houston William J Harris of the Federal Trade Commission PF Toussig head of the Federal Trade Board F B Wilson and Hoover himself The commission may push for direct government operation to regulate packers and meat supply amid wartime needs.
King George toured the battle front in France on Thursday during a return to London. The visit was officially announced after his ceremonial return.
Paris April 1 Allied armies fight violently below the Somme with American engineers aiding British defense. Germans attack north of Montdidier and south toward Grivesnes but are repulsed. British also push back near Albert, taking 109 machine guns and prisoners as plans for a decisive April victory seem unlikely.
Dispatches report Allied cooperation with the Bolshevik council of workers and soldiers in defending the Kola and Mourmansk coast and railway. French and British officers train Bolshevik troops while supplying marines and soldiers. Allies ready to provide food and materiel to an army forming to oppose the White guards aided by German backing.
Camp Logan Houston April 1 Major John V Cronin commander reads the Washington message ordering the execution by gallows of privates John I Mann and Walter Matthews of Company 1, 170th Infantry for the slaying of Private Ralph Foley. The first draft consignment to the Thirty third division is expected to reach Logan today as boards examine recruits for provisional training units.
Rome April 1 The prefect of Sassari sequestered estates valued at about a half million lire owned by Admiral von Tirpitz in Sardinia.
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